Pat Brisson is the author of eighteen books for young people.  She does visiting author presentations and writing workshops in schools, a program on writing for parents who don’t consider themselves writers, as well as teacher in-service and conference presentations. 

Margery Cuyler has written almost
40 children’s books, most of
them picture books, and lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with
her husband and two sons.

Ponder Goembel likes to put on her thinking cap when illustrating children’s books.  Her award winning art may be found in nine books and has been exhibited in various shows including the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art. Ponder frequently visits Schools, libraries and conferences.

Pamela Jane is the author of over twenty popular children’s books.  In her colorful and engaging school program, Pamela demonstrates how she transforms memories, imagination, and curiosity into books that keep the reader turning the pages. . . . 

Joyce McDonald, author of several critically acclaimed middle grade and young adult novels, shares the real-life stories that inspired her novels, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process through her PowerPoint presentation. She also conducts writing workshops.

Dianne Ochiltree divides her time between homes in northeastern Pennsylvania along the Delaware River, and in Sarasota, Florida. Her books for ages 0-8 are often used by math and reading curriculum programs nationwide.

Margie Palatini  is the author of over two dozen laugh-out-Ioud celebrated books for young readers. Including: Piggie Pig,The Web Files, Sweet Tooth, and Bad Boys. Her books have garnered rave starred reviews and over eighty awards, nominations and accolades. 

Wendy Pfeffer writes award-winning non-fiction and narrative non-fiction for children.  Her books are in many book clubs and published in several languages.  As a former teacher she enjoys speaking at schools, colleges, and conferences.   She lives in Pennington, NJ