John Schu has made a career out of advocating for the people and things he cares about most: kids, books, and the people who connect them. He is the children’s librarian for Bookelicious and the New York Times best-selling author of Louder Than Hunger; This Is a School,illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison; This Is a Story, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Lauren Castillo;Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea, illustrated by Holly Hatam (publishing in March 2025); and The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life.

During a special conversation hosted by ANAD Board President Dr. Maria Rago, we will talk with John about the power of sharing our stories and explore his work including Louder Than Hunger which is a fictionalized account of John’s experiences and emotions living in residential treatment facilities as a young teen with an eating disorder.

Pick up a copy of Louder Than Hunger now!