Children's Lit. Speakers

Jamie Lee Curtis

An award winning actress and best-selling author of seven children's books, Curtis is a woman with many talents. She has demonstrated her versatility as a film actress with starring roles in such acclaimed films as the blockbuster True Lies opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, for which she earned a Golden Globe Award.

Jane Seymour

Truly a modern Renaissance woman, award-winning actress Seymour has found success in all aspects of her rich life. Recently a hit on Dancing with the Stars, she has gone from leading roles in films, on Broadway and on television in Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman to tapping into her talent as accomplished artist, be ...

Marc Brown

Best known as Arthur’s creator, author/illustrator Marc Brown has been working with the beloved aardvark for over 25 years. Born one night when Brown was telling a bedtime story to his son, Arthur soon evolved into the book Arthur's Nose, published in 1976.

Kevin Clash

A master puppeteer and Emmy winner, Clash brings "Elmo" to life every day on the Children's Television Network and as Co-Executive Producer of Elmo's World. He has penned My Life as a Furry Red Monster, sharing lessons learned about love, joy, creativity, and friends from his alter ego.

Sonia Manzano

Those who grew up learning their ABC's with Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Kermit and the Cookie Monster will immediately recognize Manzano as the bilingual "Maria" on Sesame Street. Manzano attributes her appeal to the fact that she acts the same toward children as she does toward adults - honestly and directly. She is ...

Janus Adams

Award-winning journalist, historian, producer, publisher, Janus Adams was one of the four children selected to end New York City's de facto elementary school segregation. An Emmy-winning journalist, she hosts News 12 Connecticut's Our Lives talk show, and is a regular commentator for NPR and USA Today. Adams ...

Susan Goldman Rubin

Rubin has published more that 30 books for young people. Her most recent book is "Steven Spielberg: Crazy for Movies", the only biography that has ever received clearance and cooperation from Spielberg and his family.