Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Doyen studied creative writing and art design at Stanford University (BA) and directing at the American Film Institute (Masters). Previously working in the world of children’s television, when her oldest son set off for college, Denise set off on a new career and studied writing... Read More →

Bottner has published over 40 books for children, some of which she illustrated. Many have been animated, translated, and won numerous awards, appeared on many 'best of' lists, and one's New York Times Bestseller. She's been a screenwriter, TV writer and her short stories have appeared... Read More →

Winnick is a children's author and artist, animal enthusiast, and president of the Los Angeles Zoo Commission. Her previous books include "Gemina, the Crooked-Neck Giraffe" and "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers.” She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Won is an illustrator and art director. His awards include the Silver Medal by the Society of Illustrators and the Crystal Kite from the SCBWI. His debut children's book, "Hooray for Hat!” was named the Best Read Aloud Book (2014) by the Huffington Post and nominated for Children's... Read More →