Learn from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Meet our speakers.

Each of these incredible experts first joined us live inside Kidlit Academy—and now, during the 3-day Kidlit Breakthrough Summit, you’ll get to learn from them, too. These are the editors, agents, and award-winning authors shaping today’s children’s book market.

In these curated summit sessions, you’ll hear their best advice on what makes a story stand out, how publishing decisions are made behind the scenes, and what it really takes to succeed as a children’s book author in today’s industry. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a finished manuscript, their guidance will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.

Shannon Anderson_Kidlit Academy Speaker

SHANNON ANDERSON
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

About Shannon
Holly DiBella McCarthy - Author Kidlit Indie Publishing Summit

HOLLY DIBELLA-MCCARTHY
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

Jed Doherty| Kidlit Academy

JED "JEDLIE" DOHERTY

READING WITH YOUR KIDS PODCAST

Jill Friestad-Tate| Kidlit Academy

JILL FRIESTAD-TATE

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

Adria Goetz Journey to Kidlit Academy Speaker

ADRIA GOETZ

SENIOR LITERARY AGENT, KT LITERARY

Sara Schonfeld | Journey to Kidlit Speaker

SARA SCHONFELD

SENIOR EDITOR, HARPERCOLLINS

Kidlit Academy Speaker - Reesa Shayne

REESA SHAYNE

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

Kidlit Indie Publishing Summit | Ryan Coach Sloth

RYAN "COACH" SLOTH

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

Sarah Surgey | Kidlit Academy

SARAH SURGEY
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR

Brooke Van Sickle founder Journey to Kidlit

BROOKE VAN SICKLE
AUTHOR & PUBLISHER

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