2024 Dr. Nicole Glenn, PhD, Associate Provost for Academic & Faculty Affairs Bridgewater State University Role Models in STEM: Using Read-Alouds to Showcase STEM Professionals who are Gender, Racially, and Linguistically Diverse
2018-2019
Bindy Fleischman, Massachusetts State Ambasssador for the U.S. Board on Books for Young People
Martha Zschock, Local author and illustrator of children’s books. Martha Zschock is the author and illustrator of many children’s books. She has written the “Journey Around” and “Hello!” series of books.
Bill Atwood, Master Teacher at Collins Education Associates
Nancy Cote, Local author and illustrator of children’s books. Her newest book is "Watch the Cookie," which she wrote and illustrated. Nancy has received many awards for her work.
2017-2018
RW Alley-Illustrator of the Paddington Bear Books
Barbara Masley-an experienced educator, curriculum specialist, and educational consultant working with Scholastic Book Fairs on workshops that support independent reading practice and family involvement.
Brian Michaud-Educator/Children's Author Brian Michaud is the author of The Tales of Gaspar series which begins with The Road to Nyn and The Ring of Carnac. He also wrote The Adventures of the Gatsby Kids, The Gatsby Kids and the Outlaw of Sherwood and The Gatsby Kids Meet the Queen of the Nile.
Peter H. Reynolds- New York Times best- selling children's author and illustrator. He wrote and illustrated The Dot, Ish, The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, Sky Color and many more! Peter's illustrations can also be seen in the best-selling Judy Moody series written by Megan McDonald. Visit Peter at his family bookstore, The Blue Bunny Bookstore, in Dedham, MA.