Authors

Teen, Young Adult and Children’s Favorite Authors

Many popular authors will be attending the Orange County Children’s Book Festival this year.  You will want to meet them and listen as they read from their books on stage or in an exhibitor’s booth.  Most will be signing their books creating a treasured purchase.

There are 5 stages to visit.

Our main stage has been host to Jamie Lee Curtis, Holly Robinson Peete, James Doti, Ph.D, J* Smith, Caitlin Crosby, Michael “Papa” Drake, a.k.a. “Mr. Pickles“, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  and more.

On our YA Stage, authors of books for young adults will capture the interest of our older readers.

The Animal stage has always been a favorite for readers of all ages. Many of the books include real life animal counterparts to demonstrate and entertain.

The Storyteller Stage has always captivated the attention of adults and young readers alike. Some of the most talented storytellers of the festival will spin a yarn for you.

And finally, some of our authors do double duty as illustrators as well. But our Illustrator stage includes some gifted artists that demonstrate what it takes to be a children’s book illustrator.

John Archambault author of Chica Chica Boom will return as a featured author!

Confirmed 2013 Authors as of 4/24/13:

This Year’s Authors

2012 Author List

FirstLastBook TitleWeb Site
AlisonJackson12 ya bookswww.alison-jackson.com
A. A. RileySophia Firecrackerhttp://www.sophiafirecracker.com
AlvaSachsI'm 5www.alvasachs.com
Amy   Caetta Geenie and the Weenie Racehttp://geenietheweenie.com/
AndreaPaez LozanoBath Time Mischiefhttp://bathtimemischief.com/
AndrewSmithMarbury Lens & "Passenger" http://ghostmedicine.blogspot.com/
AnnStampler Where it beganhttp://annstampler.com/
B.C. JohnsonDeadgirlshttp://bc-johnson.com/
BarbaraKolbergWish Stellerhttp://barbarakolberg.com/
BennyAlano Hand Puppet Horrorhttp://www.bennyalano.com/
BethanyLopezTa Ta for Now!www.bethanylopez.weebly.com
Betsy Rosenthal Looking For Me...http://www.betsyrosenthal.com/
Betty BirneyTHE HUMPHREY series http://bettybirney.com/
BrendanKelsoShakespeare for Kidswww.playingwithplays.com
Brent PoppenPlayground Lessonshttp://booksbybrent.com/
BrianYatesYalu The Puppy Doghttp://www.yaluthepuppydog.com/
C. Toni GrahamGabby Giggleshttp://ctonigraham.tateauthor.com/
Camelia SehatMiss Lonely Rain Cloudhttp://cameliamusic.com/
CandaceRyanMoo Hoo, Ribbit Rabbit, and Animal Househttp://www.candaceryanbooks.com
CarolynTanzmanCircle of Silencehttp://www.caroltanzman.com/
CarynDotiStinky Malone
ChrisDudleyChris Dreams BIGhttp://chrisdudley.org/
Christine DzidrumsThe Fab Fivechristinedzidrums.com/blog
ChristoKnightThe Adventures of Charlz from Marzhttp://dreamerland.com/
ChuckEngelSadie the Kitchen Doghttp://sadiethekitchendog.com/
CindyRichterPete's Big Pawshttp://petesbigpaws.com/
Craig
CheneryButch G. Cat Broadway's Next Biggest Starhttp://www.butchgcat.com
D. G.FlamandViolence-Free literaturehttp://dgflamandbooks.com/
DannyRenfroeButch G. Cat Broadway's Next Biggest Starhttp://www.butchgcat.com/
DavidBarnedaThe Tickel Monster is Cominghttp://www.barneda.com/
DawnKelseyFlippy Goes on  Road Trippywww.flippyandfriends.com
DawnWilliamsTo this very day ... children picture book serieswww.sunrisehousepublishers.com
Deana Gunn Cooking with Trader Joe'shttp://www.cooktj.com/
Derek Taylor KentScary Schoolhttp://www.scaryschool.com/
DianeAdamsZoom!http://www.dianeadams.net/
DonaDonatoWho Goes with That Nose?http://www.gigglinggorillaproductions.com/
Dr. Nancy YoungJoey's Upside Down World http://bookstore.xlibris.com/
E GRyanThe Dreamieshttp://www.amazon.com/The-Dreamies-E-G-Ryan/dp/1467961353
E. J.AltbackerSHARK WARS series http://www.sharkwarsseries.com/
EpiphanySchwarzBubble Tubbiehttp://bubbletubbie.com/
Erik HertwigThe Zoo Adventure Serieswww.zooadventureseries.com
Erin Fry Losing ithttp://erinmfry.com/
Frans Vischer Fuddleshttp://fransvischer.com/
GarySotoBaseball in April and Other Stories http://garysoto.com/
Gillian LeeHutshingSparky the Wonderfishwww.gillianleehutshing.com
Gladys BarbieriRubber Shoeshttp://chuchosbooks.com/
Glenda ArmandLove Twelve Miles Long
GregVan EekhoutThe Boy At The End Of The Worldhttp://writingandsnacks.com/
GregLuzniakFrank and Steinwayhttp://frankandsteinway.com/
Gretchen McNeil  Ten
HansHartvicksonMr. Lemur Train of thoughtwww.misterlemur.com
HayleyRoseFifo The Bearhttp://fifothebear.com/
HeatherCocksMessy
Heidi R.Kling Witches Brewhttp://heidirkling.com/
InaraScottThe Markedwww.inarascott.com
Janet TashjianFor What It's Worthhttp://janettashjian.com/
JeffBotchBig Featshttp://jeffbotch.com/
Jen HartvicksonMr. Lemur Train of thoughtwww.misterlemur.com
JennaJohnsonThe Legend of Oescienne Serieshttp://www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com/
JenniGarrickPigs & Strawberries: The Adventures of Laurence and Hamiltonhttp://www.amazon.com/Pigs-Strawberries-Adventures-Laurence-Hamilton/dp/1463430388
Jennifer BosworthStruckhttp://jenniferbosworth.com/
JessiKirbyIn Honor
JessicaBrody52 Reasons to hate My Fatherhttp://www.jessicabrody.com/
JessicaMorganMessy 
JessicaTherrienOppressionhttp://jessica-therrien.blogspot.com/
Joanna Philbin Daughters series
John ArchambaultChicka Chicka Boom Boom http://www.johnarchambault.com/
John MeseFlippy Goes on  Road Trippywww.flippyandfriends.com
JoniRubinsteinNight Before My Birthday Bookhttp://nightbeforemybirthday.com/
KailinGowShifterhttp://kailingowbooks.com/
KareemAbdul-JabbarWhat Color is My World?
Karen LomheimGeenie and the Weenie Racehttp://geenietheweenie.com/
KenBarryApples and Animals Serieshttp://applesandanimals.com/
Laura Lacamara Floating on Mama's Songhttp://lauralacamara.com/
Laury FalterBirthright, The Guardian Trilogyhttp://www.lauryfalter.com/
Lena Kain Of Another Kind http://www.twinfang.com/
Leslie V.RyanI am Flippishhttp://leslievryan.com/
LinOliver http://linoliverproductions.com/
LinaEcheverria Ana-Tommy and Friendshttp://www.ana-tommy.com/
LisaDesrochersPersonal Demons and Original Sinwww.lisadwrites.com
LisaDayPenelope Desiree Montclair Book Serieswww.penelopescorner.com
LissaPriceStartershttp://www.lissaprice.com/
LizChabanJules of the Worldwww.meetjules.com
LizetteVallesLand of the Lost Sockshttp://tatepublishing.com/
MaggieGrinnellThe Ketsup Bottle and the Takeoverwww.writer65.com
MarciaMorellMister Meisterhttp://www.amazon.com/Mister-Meister-Marcia-Morrell/dp/1613469977
Matt WeberCalifornia Missions from A to Zhttp://www.121publications.com/
MaxDotySurviving High Schoolhttp://www.facebook.com/survivinghighschool
MelissaNorthwayPenelope the Purple Piratewww.melissanorthway.com
Merrily KutnerDown on The Farm
MichaelKobertWho Goes with That Nose?http://www.gigglinggorillaproductions.com/
NancyHolderFurry Fantastichttp://nancyholder.com/
NancyTemple RodrigueHIDDEN MICKEY: Sometimes Dead Men DO Tell Tales!http://double-rbooks.com/
NancyGuettierRoy G. Biv Is Mad At Me Because I Love Pinkhttp://www.amazon.com/Roy-Biv-Because-Love-Pink/dp/B008FQNVZ2
NeilKlaymanBoris ate a Thesaurushttp://borisateathesaurus.com/
PlaSchneiderSassy Cassiehttp://www.studiosassycassie.com/
RubySally Simon Simmons’ Super Frustrating Dayhttp://www.themotherco.com/
SanjayNambiarA Little Zen For Little Ones!http://www.umiyapublishing.com/
SaraBeacham Miranda and the Tiger's Eyewww.MirandaAndTheTigersEye.com
SarahMaasThrone of Glasshttp://sarahjmaas.com/books/queen-of-glass/
Sarah RaphaelGarciaLas Niñas: A Collection of Childhood Memorieshttp://sarahrafaelgarciawebsite.wordpress.com/
SeanVogelCeltic Runwww.seanvogel.com 
SharronHopcusPoppie The One Eyed Pughttp://sharronhopcus.com/
SheriFinkThe Little Gnomehttp://sherifink.blogspot.com/
Shoba SreenivasanMattie Spyglass and the 8 Magic Stoneshttp://www.mattiespyglass.com/
Suma O'FarrellRangoli: An Indian Art Activity Bookhttp://www.mazaallc.com/
SusanUriartePenelope Sherbanné: The Morplus and The Message http://www.susanuriarte.com/
SuzanneLazearInnocent darknesshttp://suzannewrites.blogspot.com/
SylviaLiebermanArchibald's Swiss Cheese Mountain
SylviaLiebermanArchibald Mouse Bookshttp://www.archibaldmousebooks.com/
Tao NyeuSquid and Octopus: Friends For Alwayshttp://www.taonyeu.com
TheoBakerCo-author (w/Lin Oliver) SOUND BENDERhttp://www.sound-bender-world.com
TomKirkbrideGamadin Sci-Fi Serieswww.gamadin.com