Diane Adams

Diane Adams is an art and writing teacher. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands. She lives in California.

Diane Adams participates in the Authors in Schools program

Curtis G. Aikens

Curtis G. Aikens has hosted numerous shows on the Food Network, including Pick of the Day, From My Garden, Meals without Meat, and Food in a Flash. He is currently the host of Cooking Fresh on Alabama Public Television. He is also the author of Curtis Cooks with Heart and Soul. He lives in California.

Sara Laux Akin

Sara Laux Akin’s stories for children have appeared in Ladybug and Highlights magazines. She was inspired to write Three Scoops and a Fig, her first picture book, by her love of family, her parents’ cat Figaro, and the beautiful fig trees of California. She lives in Wisconsin.

Sara Laux Akin participates in the Authors in Schools program

Stephen Alcorn

Stephen Alcorn has illustrated numerous books for young people, including Keep On! and Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells. He lives in Virginia.

Stephen Alcorn participates in the Authors in Schools program

Ronald J. Allen

Ron Allen is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a professor at Northwestern University School of Law. Both before and after his hip replacement operations, he has lectured all over Europe and in Australia and New Zealand. He lives in Illinois.