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Panelists Include:

J de laVega is an advocate for social justice and a believer in presence creating possibility. She hopes to one day transcend reality and take her final form as a Lisa Frank character.

Carol McCloud, the "Bucket Lady" is the author of ten books, which began with ever-popular Have You Filled a Bucket Today? in 2006. By trade, Carol is an early childhood specialist and emotional intelligence trainer.

Anitra Rowe Schulte is the author of the picture book Dancing with Daddy and the forthcoming picture book Willow and Bunny. A former newspaper reporter and publicist, Anitra loves asking questions, digging into feelings, and using her imagination to better understand the world. She lives in Geneva, Illinois, with her husband, Dan, three young daughters, and kitty cat Pancake.

Dan Saks is a musician, author and music educator specializing in early childhood education. He has lived and taught in New York City, Mexico City, and Switzerland and has traveled the world as a performing musician. He currently lives with his partner and two daughters in Brooklyn, New York, where he hosts and produces Noodle Loaf, a popular music education podcast for kids. A 2020 Webby Honoree and Common Sense Media “Best Podcast for Kids”, Noodle Loaf musically empowers children through play, laughter and lots of singing. Saks has also written a three-book series celebrating diverse families: Families Belong, Families Can and Families Grow published by Rise x Penguin Workshop, each of which was named a "Best Book" by Amazon.

About Maria Dismondy

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