Gaithersburg Book Festival (2022) -- Nicole D. Collier, Angela Dominguez, Hena Khan:
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Description of Pictures: Nicole D. Collier, Angela Dominguez, Hena Khan
Children's
Jim Henson Pavilion
In "Just Right Jillian,", fifth grader Jillian must learn to speak and break free of her shell to enter her school's academic competition and keep her promise to her grandmother. The beloved Stella Diaz learns that sometimes the best way to help others is just to be there for them when times get tough in "Stella Diaz to the Rescue." In "Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun," a young Muslim girl stars with an endless list of hobbies who searches for ways to maximize fun for her family and neighborhood friends. Part presentation, part conversation, this panel will be moderated by MCPS school library media specialist Tracy Jeffcott.
Moderated by Tracy Jeffcott, MCPS
Children's
Nicole D. Collier
Latest Title: Just Right Jillian
Nicole D. Collier, Ph.D., was born and raised just south of Atlanta. She has spent the past two decades teaching. Originally an elementary school teacher, she’s now a partner in an executive training, coaching and consulting firm. Nicole writes for all ages, but her first love is middle grade contemporary fiction. Young people are trying to discern who they are vs. who they want to be, and how to bridge the gap between the two. Nicole’s stories are in that gap. A self-proclaimed ever-victorious woman, Nicole has been known to run, dance, and turn cartwheels on sunny days. She will be presenting “Just Right Jillian” at the Festival.
Children's
Angela Dominguez
Latest Title: Stella Díaz to the Rescue (Stella Diaz, 4)
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, and now resides on the East Coast. She is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including the Pura Belpré Illustration Honor books “Mango, Abuela, and Me” (written by Meg Medina) and “Maria Had a Little Llama.” She will be presenting “Stella Díaz to the Rescue” at the 2022 Festival. When Angela is not in her studio, she teaches at the Academy of Art University. Angela is a proud member of SCBWI and PEN America, and is represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She’s delighted to still be doing both.
Children's
Hena Khan
Latest Title: Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels, “Amina’s Voice,” “Amina’s Song,” “More to the Story” and the Zara’s Rules series, and picture books, “Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns,” “Under My Hijab,” and “It’s Ramadan, Curious George,” among others. She will be presenting “Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun” at the Festival. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Md., with her family.
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NCADHK_220521_03.JPG: User comment: Tracy Jeffcott, MCPS school librarian, and 2018 Maryland School Librarian of the Year, moderated the discussion with authors Hena Khan, Angela Dominguez, and Nicole D. Collier.
NCADHK_220521_06.JPG: User comment: Tracy Jeffcott, MCPS school librarian, and 2018 Maryland School Librarian of the Year, moderated the discussion with authors Hena Khan, Angela Dominguez, and Nicole D. Collier.
NCADHK_220521_11.JPG: Hena Khan
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NCADHK_220521_21.JPG: Angela Dominguez , Nicole D. Collier
NCADHK_220521_30.JPG: User comment: Tracy Jeffcott, MCPS school librarian, and 2018 Maryland School Librarian of the Year, moderated the discussion with authors Hena Khan, Angela Dominguez, and Nicole D. Collier.
NCADHK_220521_39.JPG: User comment: Tracy Jeffcott, MCPS school librarian, and 2018 Maryland School Librarian of the Year, moderated the discussion with authors Hena Khan, Angela Dominguez, and Nicole D. Collier.
NCADHK_220521_58.JPG: User comment: Jud Ashman, Mayor of the City of Gaithersburg, and Bridget Donnell Newton, Mayor of the City of Rockville, with author Hena Khan.
NCADHK_220521_60.JPG: User comment: Jud Ashman, Mayor of the City of Gaithersburg, and Bridget Donnell Newton, Mayor of the City of Rockville, with author Hena Khan.
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