BookExpo's Children's Book & Author Breakfast, which will be held Friday, May 31, at the Javits Center in New York City, will be hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, daughters of former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. This November, they are releasing a picture book version of Sisters First, their 2017 memoir.
Joining them on stage will be Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o (Marvel's Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave) to discuss her debut children's book, Sulwe; Tomi Adeyemi, who will talk about Children of Virtue and Vengeance, the second title in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy; and Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series, who will discuss his upcoming spin-off novel, The Fowl Twins. In addition, Da Chen, author of Brothers and Colours of the Mountain, will preview his forthcoming work, Girl Under a Red Moon.
"The Children's Book & Author Breakfast draws a huge audience of book lovers looking to discover breakout talent in the world of children's and young adult literature and we are excited to welcome this year's outstanding panelists," said Jennifer Martin, event director of BookExpo. "With an array of unique perspectives and works across multiple genres, this year's speakers are sure to offer a morning of exciting and meaningful conversation, as all of their works examine a variety of traditionally underserved populations."