Kim A. Larson writes humorous and lyrical picture books and more. She’s the author of Doll Trouble (Clavis Publishing, 2026) and Goat’s Boat Won’t Float (The Little Press, 2024). She was honored with the SCBWI Ann Whitford Paul Award, two Minnesota State Arts Board grants, and three Lake Region Arts Council grants. She was also a #PBParty finalist in 2023 and 2022. Kim lives in Minnesota, and when she’s not writing, you may find her gardening or playing Sequence with her husb

Beth Anderson is the award-winning author of more than ten picture books, including Hiding in Plain Sight, Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science and Lizzie Demands a Seat. A former educator, she strives for accidental learning in the midst of a great story and hopes to inspire kids to laugh, ponder, and question. Born and raised in Illinois, Beth now lives in Colorado. Want to know more about Beth and her writing projects? Be sure to check out her website. You can also connec

Before becoming a full-time writer, Cathy Stefanec Ogren was an elementary school teacher, working with second and third graders. Her final years in education were spent as a school librarian, where she was passionate about introducing new and diverse books to her students. Cathy believes in writing books that children can use as magical tools to spark curiosity and imagination and teach them about the world. She is the author of the picture book Winter Solstice Hill, The Li