Trudy Ludwig, award-winning author, talks about her book Confessions of a Former Bully and why she writes books focused on social aggression and bullying.

Ami Polonsky, a children’s book author and teacher, talks about why she wrote "Gracefully Grayson," how parents and teachers can discuss gender and transgender identity with young people and the importance of being an ally.

Duncan Tonatiuh, award winning children's book author and illustrator, talks about meeting Sylvia Mendez and how that inspired him to write Separate Is Never Equal, his love of art and writing and how his dual citizenship identity shapes what he writes.

Cece Bell talks about what inspired her to write El Deafo, the response she has received from children and adults about the book and why friendship is so central to her books.

Rosalind Wiseman talks about raising teenagers in a complex world, the role of social media and gaming, what teachers can do to engage students and how her own parenting informs her work.

Kathryn Otoshi, award winning author/illustrator and speaker, talks about her books, her process for converting big ideas into children's stories and the complex nature of friendship, bullying and standing up.