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Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell are a mother and daughter team that have taken the world by storm with their #1 bestselling, award-winning ELF ON THE SHELF. The animated feature of ELF ON THE SHELF premiered in November 2011, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade added Elf on the Shelf as a float in 2013. Visit www.elfontheshelf.com.

Danny Aiello was an Academy Award-winning actor with over 90 films to his credit, including Do the Right Thing, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. Also a star on Broadway and television, Aiello won a Daytime Emmy Award for A Family of Strangers, directed by Paul Sorvino. Aiello's memoir, I ONLY KNOW WHO I AM WHEN I AM SOMEBODY ELSE, was published by Simon & Schuster. Visit www.dannyaiello.com.

Ed Asner is an American film, television, and stage actor, voice actor, and a former president of the Screen Actors Guild. He is primarily known for his role as Lou Grant during the 1970s and early 1980s, on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series Lou Grant. Asner has won more Emmy Awards than any other actor (seven, including five for the role of Lou Grant). In 1996 he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, and in 2001 Asner was the recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

Franco Aureliani is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who holds three Eisner Awards. His newest graphic novel is FAE AND THE MOON (Yellow Jacket, 2023), illustrated by Sarah Satrun and Catherine Satrun. Franco’s other works include the series DINO-MIKE, TINY TITANS, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES, YOUNG JUSTICE, GREEN LANTERN THE ANIMATED SERIES, and ITTY BITTY HELLBOY, and he's the author of the graphic novel THE GHOST, THE OWL. Visit www.blindwolfstudios.com.

Maurice Benard is the author of NOTHING GENERAL ABOUT IT: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital (William Morrow), which became an instant New York Times bestseller. He is the longtime star of ABC soap opera General Hospital, a three-time Emmy Award-winning film and television actor, a member of the prestigious Actors Studio, and an advocate for mental health awareness. He lives in California with his wife, Paula, with whom he proudly raised three daughters and a son.

Susan Blackaby is the author of middle-grade non-fiction and of award winning picture books, including WHERE'S MY COW? (Sleeping Bear Press), REMBRANDT'S HAT (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and NEST, NOOK, AND CRANNY (Charlesbridge), which won the Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry. Susan's middle-grade SIMONE BILES: MAKE A CASE FOR THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (Sterling) earned a starred review from KIRKUS.

An American actress, producer, and animal rights activist, Blair is best known for her portrayal of the possessed child, Regan, in the horror film The Exorcist (1973), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe and People's Choice Award. Blair went on the work extensively in film and television. In 2004, she founded the Lind Blair WorldHeart Foundation, which rehabilitates and adopts rescue animals. Blair is currently working on her memoir, HEAD TURNER.

Star of the iconic television series The Young and the Restless for over 40 years, Braeden won a Daytime Emmy for his role as the complex self-made billionaire Victor Newman. He has many other television credits to his name, and has starred in films, in numerous theater productions, including Shakespeare recitals, and on Broadway. Braeden's memoir, I'LL BE DAMNED, How My Young and Restless Life Led Me to America's #1 Daytime Drama, was published by HarperCollins.

Christine Brodien-Jones is the author of several fantasy-adventure novels: THE OWL KEEPER (Random House), THE SCORPIONS OF ZAHIR (Random House), and THE GLASS PUZZLE (Random House). Her most recent novel is THE HOUSE OF WILD PARROTS. Chris studied writing at Emerson College, Boston, and has been a journalist, editor, and teacher. When she's not writing, she sails, rows, and explores distant corners of Argentina. Visit www.cbrodien-jones.com.

Sylvia Browne was a world-renowned psychic and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 60 books. In 2008, De Chiara negotiated a multimillion-dollar multi-book deal for Browne with HarperOne Publishers, and also the creation of Browne's own imprint, the Sylvia Browne Collection. Visit www.sylviabrowne.com.

John L. Campbell is the author of The Omega Days series, including DRIFTERS, THE OMEGA DAYS, and SHIP OF THE DEAD. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies, literary magazines and e-zines. He has lived all over the U.S., and has worked as everything from a limo driver to professional investigator and executive. He currently resides with his family in the New York area, where is hard at work on his next novel. Visit www.johnlcampbell.com.

George Chakiris is a retired American dancer, singer, and actor. He has worked heavily in films and television, but he is best known for his appearance in the film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture. His upcoming memoir, MY WEST SIDE STORY, with a foreword by Rita Moreno, will be released in November 2020.

Jeanne Cooper was an Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her portrayal of Katherine Chancellor on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. Cooper began her career in the 1950s, appearing in films with the biggest stars of our time, including Maureen O'Hara, Glenn Ford, Tony Curtis, and Henry Fonda. She was a fixture on episodic television throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Her memoir, NOT YOUNG, STILL RESTLESS, My Life So Far, was released by HarperCollins.

​Rob Costello is the contributing editor of the YA anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT:  15 QUEER TALES OF MONSTERS, ANGELS AND OTHER CREATURES (Running Press Teen, 2024), and author of the story collection THE DANCING BEARS: QUEER FABLES FOR THE END TIMES (Lethe Press, 2024). His debut YA novel AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS is forthcoming from Lethe Press in 2025. Rob is also a contributor in the YA anthology RURAL VOICES (Candlewick).  Visit www.cloudbusterpress.com

Todd Fisher is a director, cinematographer, and producer of television, films, and documentaries. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife, Catherine Hickland. Fisher's memoir, MY GIRLS, A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie, was released by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Gregory Frost is the author of fantasy and science fiction. His epic fantasy trilogy about Thomas the Rhymer includes the titles RHYMER and HOODE (Baen Books). He’s also author of the story collection BEYOND HERE BE MONSTERS (Fairwood Press), and the dark historical fantasy THE SECRET HOUSE (JournalStone). Other titles include SHADOWBRIDGE, LORD TOPHET (Del Rey), FITCHER’S BRIDES (Tor), and the story collection ATTACK OF THE JAZZ GIANTS (Golden Gryphon), all of which garnered starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly. He’s been honored as a finalist for the Nebula, the Hugo, the World Fantasy Award, the International Horror Guild Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Award, and his novelette NO OTHERS ARE GENUINE was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award. Visit www.gregoryfrost.com.

Jennifer Hamburg is the Series Creator and Executive Producer of Rosie’s Rules, a preschool comedy series currently airing on PBS Kids. A two-time Emmy award-winning writer, she has written for dozens of preschool shows over her twenty-year career, including Doc McStuffins,Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Vampirina, Super Why!, Cyberchase, Pinkalicious, and TOTS. She has worked as a writing and development consultant for several preschool properties and has appeared as a presenter and panelist for various children’s media events. Jennifer is the author of three picture books, A Moose that Says Moo, Monkey and Duck Quack Up, and Billy Bloo is Stuck in Goo (2018 CBC Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards Finalist), as well as the middle grade book series, Hazy Bloom and the Tomorrow Power (Amazon Best Book of the Month). Jennifer holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Columbia University’s Teachers College, where she studied children’s creative and cognitive development. She lives in Texas with her husband, two teenagers, and dog, Treasure.

Janice Harrington is an award-winning author of both children's books and poetry. Her children's books include the much-lauded verse novel CATCHING A STORYFISH (WordSong, 2016), the picture book HURRY KATE, OR YOU'LL BE LATE (Holiday House, 2023), and two picture book biographies, BUZZING WITH QUESTIONS (Calkins Creek, 2019) and the forthcoming ROOTING FOR PLANTS (Calkins Creek, 2023).  Among her many awards for her children's books are a listing among TIME Magazine's Top 10 Children's Books and the Ezra Jack Keats Award from the New York Public Library.  Among her many awards for her books of poetry are the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award for Emerging Women Writers, and a National Endow-ment for the Arts Literature Fellowship for Poetry.  Harrington lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she teaches Creative Writing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

An actress, animal rights activist, and recognized humanitarian, Hedren has appeared in over 35 tv projects and more than 45 films, including starring in Hitchcock's The Birds and Marnie, and Roar. She also appeared in Charlie Chaplin's last film, A Countess from Hong Kong, the only actress to have worked with both directors. She is the founder of the Shambala Preserve, a wild-animal sanctuary, and lives in Acton, California. Her book, TIPPI, a Memoir, was released by HarperCollims.

Author of THE 30-DAY HEARTBREAK CURE (Simon & Schuster), Hickland is a 26-year veteran of daytime television, a theatre actress, an entrepreneur, and a public speaker. She played Lindsay Rappoport on ABC's highly rated daytime drama, One Life to Live. She also created a cosmetics line, Cat Cosmetics, and is certified in Advanced Clinical Hypnosis. Visit www.catherinehickland.com.

Jennifer Richard Jacobson, a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education, is the award-winning author of over two dozen children’s books, including the middle-grade novels SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT, PAPER THINGS, and THE DOLLAR KIDS (Candlewick), all of which have earned starred reviews; the picture book THIS IS MY ROOM (NO TIGERS ALLOWED) (Simon and Schuster); and the chapter-book series TWIG AND TURTLE (Pixel + Ink). Her newest title is the middle-grade CRASHING IN LOVE (Candlewick). Jennifer lives in Maine and when not writing, works as a writing coach. Visit www.jenniferjacobson.com.

Popular author Barbara Joosse’s picture book MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? (Chronicle, 1998) sold three million copies. The companion book, PAPA, DO YOU LOVE ME? (Chronicle, 2005) sold one million copies, as did her book I LOVE YOU THE PURPLEST (Chronicle, 1996). Author of 55 books, many are collaborations with prolific illustrator Renee Graef. She lives In Wisconsin.

Eva Jurczyk is a writer and librarian living in Toronto. Eva’s debut mystery novel, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, is forthcoming from Sourcebooks in January 2022. Eva has written for Jezebel, The Awl, The Rumpus, and Publishers Weekly. She was a 2019 finalist for the Bridge Eight Fiction Prize and was shortlisted for the inaugural Guernica Prize in 2018.

Elizabeth Kilcoyne is an author, playwright, and poet, born and raised in Kentucky. She currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky. Her debut novel, Wake the Bones, a YA Southern Gothic, is forthcoming from Wednesday Books in summer 2022.

Deborah Kops has written more than twenty nonfiction books for children and young adults. THE GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD (Charlesbridge), is on the New York Public Library's list of the best 100 children's books for 2012. Her latest book is ALICE PAUL & THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS (Boyds Mills Press/Calkins Creek). Visit www.deborahkops.com.

Jackie is an award-winning, internationally translated children’s book author. Her picture books include THE GREEN UMBRELLA, 2017 Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year; IF YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP; THE BOY AND THE GORILLA, which received 3 starred reviews, a 2021 Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year, and a 2021 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award winner; I WISH YOU KNEW, a 2021 Parents’ Magazine Raising the Future Book Club Pick; MILES WON'T SMILE; and DOROTHY AND HERBERT: AN ORDINARY COUPLE AND THEIR EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF ART, a Junior Library Guild Selection. Her upcoming picture books releasing between 2022-2023 are: WE ARE ONE; MANOLO AND THE UNICORN; a sing-along book ZUMBA!; and CARINA’S EMPANADAS. Visit her at: www.jackieazuakramer.com.

Marie Lamba is the author of young adult novels and picture books, and she’s a literary agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Her picture books include GREEN GREEN: A COMMUNITY GARDENING STORY (Farrar Straus Giroux), co-authored with her husband Baldev, and A DAY SO GRAY (Clarion). Her YA novels include WHAT I MEANT… (Random House), DRAWN and OVER MY HEAD. Publisher’s Weekly dubbed WHAT I MEANT… “an impressive debut.” Visit www.marielamba.com

Ed Lucas was a blind sportswriter, broadcaster, and motivational speaker, with a career spanning 55 years. He was inducted into The New Jersey Hall of Fame and The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame, and won an Emmy Award for his work on the YES Network.com. His memoir, SEEING HOME, was published by Simon & Schuster. Visit www.edlucas.com.

Melissa Cristina Márquez is the author of the WILD SURVIVAL middle-grade series (Scholastic). She is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker and presenter, and Forbes contributor. Melissa was featured on Shark Week 2019 and 2018, named one of BBC's 100 Influential and Inspirational Women of 2018, and is the founder of The Fins United Initiative (TFUI). Visit www.melissacristinamarquez.weebly.com. 

Claudia Mills, author of many popular children's books, including the 7 x 9 = Trouble, Being Teddy Roosevelt, and several third-grade series including FRANKLIN SCHOOL, NORA NOTEBOOKS, and AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERSTARS. She has served as President of the Children's Literature Association, a national scholarly organization focusing on children's books as literature. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Visit www.claudiamillsauthor.com.

Dora M. Mitchell is a writer, illustrator, and former children’s librarian based in California. Her graphic novel THE PUZZLING FATE OF MILLICENT GRAVES, which sold at auction, is forthcoming from Algonquin Young Readers. She is also author of the middle-grade THE HAUNTED SERPENT (Sterling), author/illustrator of the webcomics CURSE OF THE CROOKED MILE and NINECROW, and illustrator of the middle-grade THE BOATMAN (BookFish Books). Visit www.doramitchell.com

A working actor for over a quarter of a century, Parker is best known for his starring role as A.J. in the long-running '80s series Simon & Simon. He now makes his living as a writer for a variety of hard-copy and on-line magazines, and is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir AN ACCIDENTAL COWBOY (St. Martin's Press) and the novella DANCING WITH THE DEAD (Bear Manor Press). Visit him at www.readjamesonparker.com.

Cathie Pelletier is the author of more than eleven adult novels, two of which have received notable mentions from The New York Times Book Review, and a middle-grade novel, THE SUMMER EXPERIMENT (Jabberwocky). As K.C. McKinnon, she wrote two novels, DANCING IN THE HARVEST MOON and CANDLES ON BAY STREET, which have both been made into TV films. Visit www.cathiepelletier.com.

New York Times bestselling author Margi Preus's HEART OF A SAMURAI (Abrams), was a 2011 Newberry Honor Book. Her other novels are SHADOW ON THE MOUNTAIN (Abrams), WEST OF THE MOON (Abrams), THE BAMBOO SWORD (Abrams), THE LITTLEST VOYAGEUR (Holiday House), three ENCHANTMENT LAKE mysteries (University of Minnesota), and VILLAGE OF SCOUNDRELS (Abrams). Visit www.margipreus.com.

Charlotte Rae was an American character actress, comedienne, and singer whose career spanned six decades. Best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett on the tv series Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, Rae received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy in 1982. A star of stage, tv, and film, Rae's memoir, THE FACTS OF MY LIFE, was released by BearManor Media.

Bryan Reardon's previously published fiction includes FINDING JAKE (HarperCollins, 2015), THE REAL MICHAEL SWANN (Penguin/RandomHouse 2018), THE PERFECT PLAN (Penguin/RandomHouse 2019), and the forthcoming LET HER LIE (PenguinRandomHouse 2021).  FINDING JAKE was a New York Times bestseller, and the film rights for THE REAL MICHAEL SWANN were optioned by Julia Roberts and Blumhouse Productions.  His novels have been published in French, Polish, Russian, German, and Portuguese.  Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Bryan worked for the State of Delaware for more than a decade, starting in the Office of the Governor.  He holds a degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania with his wife and kids.

After working steadily in movies and television, Ross became famous for playing Mrs. C. on the iconic sitcom Happy Days, which aired from 1974-84, and for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Since then, she has worked on such series as The Drew Carey Show, Touched by an Angel, Nurse Jackie, and The Middle. Ross has two grown children and lives in California. Her memoir, MY DAYS, HAPPY AND OTHERWISE, with a foreword by Ron Howard, was published by Kensington Books.

Wendi Silvano is the award-winning author of the wacky 8-book TURKEY picture book series, which includes TURKEY TROUBLE (with around 140,000 copies sold to date), TURKEY CLAUS, TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT, TURKEY’S EGGCELLENT EASTER, TURKEY GOES TO SCHOOL, and the upcoming TURKEY'S BIRTHDAY BASH (Two Lions). She is also author of the lovely upcoming picture book HOW A FOREST FEELS (Holiday House), of HEY DIDDLE RIDDLE (Little Simon), and of a variety of other picture books, early readers and educational materials. Visit www.wendisilvano.com.

Alison Pearce Stevens is the author of RHINOS IN NEBRASKA (Godwin Books/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers) and co-authored four books for National Geographic Kids. She has been writing about science for children since 2010, regularly contributing to Science News for Students, Highlights for Children, and ASK magazine. Alison has an M.S. in zoology and Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, and behavior. Visit www.apstevens.com.

Erin Teagan’s debut novel THE FRIENDSHIP EXPERIMENT (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) earned a starred review from Kirkus, who praised it as, “Highly enjoyable for aspiring scientists, budding artists, and regular kids.” Erin is also author of the middle-grade novel SURVIVOR GIRL (Clarion), and of the American Girl of the Year novels: LUCIANA; LUCIANA: BRAVING THE DEEP; LUCIANA: OUT OF THIS WORLD; KIRA DOWN UNDER; and KIRA’S ANIMAL RESCUE (American Girl).  Visit www.erinteagan.com.

Toni Tennille is a singer/songwriter, best known as the gregarious half of the famed duo Captain and Tennille, who rose to the top of the music charts in the mid-70s with numerous gold and platinum recordings, including "Love Will Keep Us Together" and "Muskrat Love." She also co-hosted a primetime television show with her then-husband Daryl Dragon. She is the author of TONI TENNILLE: A Memoir (Taylor), in which Tennille finally sheds light on the rise - and demise - of the storied relationship that enamored fans around the world.

Refe Tuma is the co-creator of DINOVEMBER and WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID LAST NIGHT, WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID LAST NIGHT: A VERY MESSY ADVENTURE, WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID AT SCHOOL, and WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Little, Brown). Refe writes and photographs the series with his wife Susan Tuma. Refe’s debut middle-grade novel, FRANCES AND THE MONSTER (Harper Childrens) garnered a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Its sequel, FRANCES AND THE WEREWOLVES OF THE BLACK FOREST is out Summer 2023. Visit www.refetuma.com

Nick Vallelonga has won three Oscars and three Golden Globes for his movie GREEN BOOK, which he wrote and produced (and acted in!), and which was based on a road trip that his father, Frank Anthony Vallelonga (nicknamed "Tony Lip"), took with pianist Don Shirley. Nick is a writer, producer, director, actor, and musician, with many projects in development.

Carmella Van Vleet’s debut middle-grade novel ELIZA BING IS (NOT) A BIG FAT QUITTER (Holiday House), won the Christopher Award, and she is also author of the middle-grades ELIZA BING IS (NOT) A STAR, and NOTHING IS LITTLE (Holiday House). Her picture book YOU GOTTA MEET MR. PIERCE (Kokila), co-authored with Chiquita Mullins Lee, garnered 3 starred reviews. She is co-author, with astronaut Dr. Kathy Sullivan, of the picture book TO THE STARS! (Charlesbridge), and Carmella's upcoming picture book is FROZEN IN TIME (Holiday House). Visit www.carmellavanvleet.com.

Harmony Verna’s debut novel DAUGHTER OF AUSTRALIA (Kensington) has been published in multiple countries and translated into multiple languages. Library Journal called it “a stunning debut novel that evokes the epic scope of Colleen McCullough’s classic The Thorn Birds.” Her most recent novel is BENEATH THE APPLE LEAVES (Kensington). Visit www.harmonyverna.com.

Rose Viña is a Cuban-American writer and the author of ICE BREAKER (Albert Whitman). She is an MFA graduate from Lesley University with a focus in Writing for Young People. Rose was a competitive figure skater for more than 20 years and skated with Disney On Ice and Holiday On Ice. Currently, Rose is the head figure skating coach in Sweden. Visit www.rosevinawrites.weebly.com.

Both an author and illustrator of books for children, Joy has published more than 30 books for young readers.  Her books include THE PASSOVER MOUSE (Doubleday), THE SECRET TUNNEL (Hachai), THE GREAT POTATO PLAN (Hachai), and GRANDMOTHER'S GIFT (McGraw Hill).  Her artwork has been exhibited in public libraries and synagogues all over the greater Boston area.

Carol Lynch Williams is the author of more than twenty books and the winner of the PEN Award for GLIMPSE (Simon & Schuster). Her other novels include THE CHOSEN ONE (St. Martin’s), WAITING (S&S), THE HAVEN (St Martins), SIGNED, SKYE HARPER (S&S), NEVER SAID (Zondervan), NEVER THAT FAR (Shadow Mountain), and THE MESSENGER (S&S). She helped develop the Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference. She lives in Utah with her five daughters. Visit www.carollynchwilliams.com.

Lana Wood is an actress and film producer, best known for her roles as Sandy Webber on the TV series Peyton Place and Plenty O'Toole in the James bond film Diamonds Are Forever.  Her true-crime memoir, LITTLE SISTER: My Investigation Into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood, was sold at auction and will be released by HarperCollins on November 9, 2021, to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Natalie Wood's death.  In it, Lana offers up a raw account of the life and death of her sister, details new information from those directly involved in the investigation of Wood's 1981 death, and shares secrets she's held onto for forty years.