About the Author: Elly Swartz Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of six middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student, Hidden Truths, and Same Page (coming January 2025). Swartz’s books reflect her commitment to raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity. Her debut novel, Finding Perfect, was named one of the Best Children’s Books About Mental Health by the Child Mind Institute, Dear Student was recommended by Parents Magazine, and Hidden Truths has received starred reviews from Kirkus and from School Library Journal, is a Kirkus Best Books of 2023, an Amazon Best Book for November, an Amazon Editors’ pick, The Week Junior Book Club pick, a Project LIT Book Club selection, and a winner of a 2023 Nerdy for Middle Grade Fiction. Swartz travels the country meeting with thousands of students each year to empower their own personal narrative. Swartz resides in Massachusetts. Connect with her at ellyswartz.com, on Twitter @ellyswartz, and on Instagram or Threads @ellyswartzbooks.

Have your book signed and personalized! Includes stickers, a tote bag, and a few extras.

This auction includes a 30-minute virtual author visit, plus signed copies of Tear This Down, Unstuck, Maybe He Just Likes You, Violets Are Blue, and My Life in the Fish Tank About the Author: Barbara Dee is the award-winning author of fourteen middle grade novels, all published by Simon & Schuster. Her books have earned several starred reviews and have been named to many best-of lists, including The Washington Post’s Best Children’s Books, ALA Notable Children’s Books, ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, School Library Journal’s Best Middle Grade Books, and the ALA Rainbow List Top Ten. Her books appear on numerous state awards lists as well. Barbara graduated magna cum laude from Yale with honors in English. She has a MA degree from Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English and a JD degree from the University of Chicago Law School, where she was an associate editor of the law review. She has taught high school English and has practiced law. Barbara is one of the founders and a former board member of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, now the largest children’s book festival in the country. Website: https://barbaradeebooks.com/

About the Author: I have been writing stories since I was a kid. Books have been a part of my life since my mom took me to our local library each week and let me roam around the children’s section, picking out whatever I wanted to read. I loved escaping into stories, and I still can’t believe I get to write them for kids now! I am on the faculty of The Writing Barn where I teach picture book writing courses including Perfecting the Picture Book, Writing Social Emotional Learning Picture Books, and Write. Submit. Support. Find out more at https://lisakatzenberger.com/.

This auction is for a one hour webinar that can be tailored to suit your organization’s needs either as a presentation, Q&A, or combination. Topics can include guarding against harassment, laws/court precedent, speaking out, anti-censorship resources, how to speak out in board meetings and the legislature, my personal story, and/or finding your voice.

Signed copy Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep! In Anglerfish, author Elaine M. Alexander and illustrator Fiona Fogg shine a small light on this mesmerizing, unforgettable creature. A captivating text paired with stunning artwork complement not only STEM but also language arts and history curricula. More facts about the anglerfish—from how it hunts to the surprising way a female mates with far tinier males—await curious readers in the back matter. Find out more at https://www.elainemalexander.com/.

One hour videoconference sharing tips for using ChatGPT for storytelling, with a focus on writing short stories covering aspects of human kindness. See https://tinyurl.com/storiesofkindnessandcourage and https://www.infotoday.com/it/jun24/Shapiro--A-Librarians-Tips-for-Playful-Storytelling-Using-ChatGPT.shtml I'm an award-winning librarian, recognized for pushing the library profession forward. https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Phil-Shapiro-movers-shakers-2024-educators (scroll down) People bidding on my auction item can meet me in this recently created short film that include mention of my public library work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z9zyqzkyyk

30 minute "Ask Me Anything" with a literary agent - Ask any questions you'd like of a literary agent, author, and former book publicist! Can be used for a writers group meeting or an individual. Sarah is a literary agent with The Tobias Literary Agency. Find out more about them at https://sarahnicolas.com/about-sarah/literary-agent-sarah-n-fisk/. (Does not include critique or reviewing of materials.)

Signed Copy of By Any Other Name by Jody Picoult

Signed paperback copy of The Contortionist's Handbook by Craig Clevenger More info about Craig can be found at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K7LKT2.

A must-read book blurbed and endorsed by Nikki Grimes, Margarita Engle, Padma Venkatraman, and Sylvia Vardell. About the Author Lisa Krok is a former teacher and the adult and teen services manager at Morley Library in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as the author of the book Novels in Verse for Teens: A Guidebook with Activities for Teachers and Librarians.In her work, Krok illustrates how the verse novel has grown into a vivid landscape representing marginalized communities and is characterized by #Ownvoices authors. Find out more at https://www.abc-clio.com/free/novels-in-verse-lisa-krok/.

30 min virtual author visit or "Ask Me Anything" session plus signed copies of The Mitzvah Fairy and Ruth First Never Backed Down. Find out more about Danielle at https://daniellejoseph.com/.

About the Author Anna Ouchchy is a children's book author and former teacher. She loves writing picture books that inspire wonder about the natural world or make kids laugh. Her articles and stories have appeared in Highlights magazine, and her first picture book, I DON'T WANNA HIBERNATE, is coming out in January 2025 from Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Anna is represented by Ana Crespo at East West Literary. She lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with her family and a very spoiled cat named Spooky. Find out more at https://www.annaouchchy.com/.

Andrea will provide a 1-hour virtual professional development session during a mutually agreed upon date and time to help participants explore the potential of VR in the classroom. Whether you’re brand new to VR or looking to expand your school's tech toolkit, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to get started. Inspire your staff and empower your students with immersive learning experiences! Find out more about Dr. Trudeau at https://www.noshhlibrarian.com/.

Tom will provide up to a two-hour virtual PD for you or you and a group of colleagues focused on the use of primary sources in education. This PD can be customized to your needs and much as desired. Virtual PD will be provided on a mutual agreed upon date and time between March, 2025 and May, 2026. Find out more about Tom at https://tombober.com/

Library Juice Academy: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/ Library Juice Academy offers a range of online professional development courses for librarians, archivists, and other staff, focusing on practical topics to build new skills. Donated by Rory Litwin. Rory is the founder and director of Library Juice Academy, Library Juice Press, and Litwin Books, and a longtime agitator and contributor in the LIS field. He founded the Library Juice newsletter while in his MLIS program at San Jose State, in 1998.

Signed Copy of El Deafo by Cece Bell (paperback)

Signed 1st Edition: Judy Blume's In the Unlikely Event

Signed 1st Edition: First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

1 Hour virtual PD session for staff on using AI in schools and/or libraries. Writer of the AI School Librarian Newsletter: https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/. Find out more about Elissa at https://www.elissamalespina.com/.