Join the NMRT as they welcome Belinda Hurmence, Donna Washington, and Jacqueline Ogburn, three North Carolina writers for children. There will be a brief business meeting prior to the author program.

Belinda Hurmence is a former assistant fiction editor for Mademoiselle and an editor for Flair. Her first novel, First Tiffany, was an ALA Notable Book. Awards for her 9 subsequent titles have included Parent’s Choice, NCTE Teacher’s Choice, School Library Journal Best Book, the Golden Kite Award, and Bank Street Best Books of the Year list.

Donna Washington is a storyteller, actress, and author who appears in schools, libraries, and conferences nationwide. She has written and performed 4 one-woman shows about historical black heroines and has adapted folk tales for the stage. She narrates picture books for Children’s Press and videotapes for Warren Coleman Communications. Her most recent book is The Big Spooky House.

Jacqueline K. Ogburn has published 6 picture books and has another one under contract with more lurking on her hard drive. Her most recent book, The Magic Nesting Doll, illustrated by Laurel Long, was an ABA Pick of the List book and a Storyteller’s World Honor Book. She currently lives in Durham with her 2 daughters who contribute equal parts inspiration and distraction to her writing.

This is a ticketed event; requires pre-registration; fee is ?? to be paid with registration.