Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., is a bilingual speech and language pathologist and certified dyslexia specialist. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan’s research interests include the development of language and literacy skills among Spanish-speaking English learners. She has worked with teams of researchers designing assessments and interventions for English learners who struggle with reading.
British author and illustrator Emily Gravett brings a fresh perspective to her children’s books. Orange Pear Apple Bear is a funny, charming, completely engaging picture book — and it uses all of five words to tell its story. Gravett has won two Kate Greenaway medals for her inventive approach to illustration, which mixes traditional drawing and watercolor with found object collage.
Emily Jenkins writes picture books (Five Creatures, Lemonade in Winter) and chapter books (Upside-Down Magic and The Toys series) for young readers. She says, “Growing up, I spent large parts of my life in imaginary worlds: Neverland, Oz, and Narnia, in particular.” Jenkins believes that all stories are part of a history of stories and she takes special delight in how words and pictures work together to shape the reading experience.
