#LKBF24: Wish You Were Here

#LKBF24: Who Is Your Audience?

What’s the difference between writing a young adult novel versus a middle grade? How easy is it to hop over into picture books and chapter books? Join NoNieqa Ramos [https://www.nonieqaramos.com] (They Thought They Buried Us), Laekan Zea Kemp [http://www.laekanzeakemp.com] (Desert Song), Monica Brown [http://www.monicabrown.net] (Doña Fela's Dream), and Ismée Williams [https://www.ismeewilliams.com] (Abuelo, the Sea, and Me) as they talk about how they explored different age categories and what challenges came with writing for each audience. Sponsored by SCBWI.

#LKBF24: Wish You Were Here

Losing loved ones is a universal experience–even for kids. Join Racquel Marie [https://www.racquelmariebooks.com] (This Is Me Trying), Juan Vidal (A Second Chance on Earth), Ashley Jean Granillo [https://www.ashleygranillo.com] (Cruzita and the Mariacheros), and Cindy L. Rodriguez [https://cindylrodriguez.com] (Lola Reyes is So Not Worried) as they discuss the reality of loss and how their stories explore the ups and downs of grief.

#LKBF24: Craft: Exploring Tough Subjects

Join authors Francisco Stork [https://www.franciscostork.com] (One Last Chance to Live) and Monica Mancillas [https://www.monicamancillas.com] (Sing it Like Celia) for a craft workshop as they discuss how to empower and give agency to readers while exploring tough topics in literature. Bring your notebook or laptop and come ready to write!

#LKBF24: Storytime: Laugh Out Loud!

Get ready to Jaja and Haha during this read aloud filled with humor and joy! Join Justin Colón [https://justincolonbooks.com] (Impossible Possums), Joaquin Camp (Aldo: Ghost Dog), Nathalie Alonso [https://www.nathaliealonso.com] (Old Clothes For Dinner?!), and Carlos Matias (Emergency Quarters) for an interactive reading session that’ll have you grinning throughout!

#LKBF24: Guess that Book, The Emoji Game

Think you know your books? Accept our brain-teasing emoji challenge alongside Laura Taylor Namey [https://www.laurataylornamey.com] (With Love, Echo Park), Elle Gonzalez Rose [https://www.ellegonzalezrose.com] (10 Things I Hate About Prom), Julian Randall [https://juliandavidrandall.com] (The Chainbreakers), and Angela Montoya [https://www.angelamontoyawrites.com] (A Cruel Thirst) and see if you can guess the titles of classic and popular books, based only on a handful of emojis as clues!