Seven Authors for Teens & Tweens - Book of Wonders NYC

When I was in New York for the SCBWI Winter Conference, I was lucky enough to attend a book signing event at Book of Wonders.  This is one fabulous independent children's bookstore, a gorgeous space full of kidlit books and a cupcake bakery to boot. I was so excited to meet some authors I have interviewed in the past. One of those was Fran Cannon Slayton, who wrote the wonderful When the Whistle Blows. I predict she'll be the next Richard Peck. Another was Albert Borris. I recently did a book trailer for his great, edgy YA, Crash into Me. The panel, which also included J.T. Dutton, Lisa Greenwald, Ellen Hopkins, Ann Haywood Leal and Sydney Salter, read from their books, talked about what inspired them and took questions from the audience. What an inspiring night for me! Another reason I was glad I made the trip to New York.