Meet the Authors

Ashley Robin Franklin

- Teens -
RGV native Ashley Robin Franklin is a cartoonist & illustrator who creates comics for readers of different ages.

Featured Books:
    

View Author Profile

Chris Barton

- Children -
Chris Barton is the award-winning author of picture books including "Shark vs. Train" and "Whoosh!" He serves as president of the Texas Institute of Letters.

Featured Book:


View Author Profile

Huda Fahmy

- Tweens | Teens -
Huda Fahmy is an author & illustrator known for turning family, faith, identity, and the awkward parts of growing up into funny and relatable comics. Her books include the "Huda F" graphic novel series and "Yes, I'm Hot in This."

Featured Books:
   

View Author Profile

Katherine Center

- Adults -
Katherine Center is a New York Times bestselling author known for stories that balance humor, romance, and the unexpected turns life can take. Her novels include "The Bodyguard," "How to Walk Away," and "Happiness for Beginners."

Featured Book:


View Author Profile

Natalia Sylvester

- Tweens -
Natalia Sylvester is a Pura Belpré- and Schneider Family-honor winning author whose work spans middle grade, young adult, picture books, and adult fiction. Her books include "Breathe and Count Back from Ten," "Running," and her newest middle grade novel, "No Way Never Sisters."

Featured Books:


View Author Profile

Reyna Grande

- Adults -
Reyna Grande is the author of the memoirs "The Distance Between Us" and "A Dream Called Home," and the novels "Across a Hundred Mountains," "Dancing With Butterflies," and "A Ballad of Love and Glory." Her books have been adopted as the common read selection by schools, colleges, and cities across the country. 

Featured Book:


View Author Profile

Saadia Faruqi

- Children | Tweens -
Saadia Faruqi is the author of the popular "Yasmin" series and award-winning middle grade novels such as "The Strongest Heart." Her books for young readers explore family, identity, friendship, and the experiences of Pakistani American children.

Featured Books:
   

View Author Profile

Shauna J. Grant

- Children -
Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist and creator whose work includes the "Baby-Sitters Little Sister" graphic novels and the "Mimi" series. At STIBF, young readers will get a closer look at her colorful characters and the drawing process behind her comics.

Featured Books:


View Author Profile

Varian Johnson

- Children | Tweens -
Varian Johnson is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults, including "The Parker Inheritance" and "Little Big Man." His work has received honors including a Coretta Scott King Author Honor and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor.

Featured Books:
   

View Author Profile