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Joanna Ho 5/6/2026
Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of many books for kids. She has received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature Honor, a Golden Kite Award, an Ezra Jack Keats Honor, and been finalist for the Kirkus Prize.
She is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias, anti-racism and equity work. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s from the Principal Leadership Institute at Berkeley. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a creator of educator professional development, and a high school vice principal.
She lives in the Bay Area, where she survives on homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids.
Stefanie Gamarra 11/19/2025
I'm a full-time project manager, part-time marshmallow tree cultivator and have officially added 'children's book author' to my list of LinkedIn titles. While originally from Germany, I now call the US home and peppered my debut children's book, 'How to Grow a Marshmallow Tree,' with a blend of transatlantic charm and humor. I believe in the power of make-believe play to unlock creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills in children. Each of my stories is an ode to this playful world of pretend, a world where marshmallow trees grow, grumpy polar bears talk and mystic water creatures bow to children.
Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds 3/11/24
students were captivated from the moment acclaimed author Marc Colagiovanni and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds began their read-aloud of The Reflection In Me. Mr. Colagiovanni's engaging storytelling, paired with Mr. Reynolds' incredible illustrations, brought the beautiful message of the book to life.
IMG_8059.MOVTim McCanna 3/3/2023
Students had the opportunity to hear from author and illustrator Tim McCanna, learn about his work, and get a signed copy of his newest book, Peach and Plum at School.
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