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Author, Photographer, and adventurer Jan Reynolds talk about her travels all over the world - including Mongolia, the Himalayas, the Australia Outback, and the Sahara - and the books she wrote about her experiences.

Latino poet Francisco X. Alarcón reads some of the poems from his book, Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar juntos. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/91/hc/poems_to_dream_together_poemas_para_sonar_juntos

Author Paula Yoo discusses her book Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds, the story of Korean-American doctor and Olympic gold medal-winning diver Sammy Lee. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/109/hc/sixteen_years_in_sixteen_seconds_the_sammy_lee_story

About the children's book: Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story. Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Anna May Wong—the first Chinese American movie star—was a pioneer of the cinema. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true. To buy the book, go here: http://www.leeandlow.com/books/368/hc/shining_star_the_anna_may_wong_story

George Ancona talks about his children's book, CAPOEIRA. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/29/hc/capoeira_game_dance_martial_art

Students giving a performance reading of John Coy's book, STRONG TO THE HOOP. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/112/hc/strong_to_the_hoop

Poetry reading by Carmen D. Lucca. From the children's book, Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/82/hc/love_to_mama_a_tribute_to_mothers

Poet Tony Medina reads his poem "I Like Rap" from the children's book DESHAWN DAYS. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/41/hc/deshawn_days

Poet Mimi Chapra reads her poem From the children's book LOVE TO MAMA. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/82/hc/love_to_mama_a_tribute_to_mothers

Poet Tony Medina reads his poem "My Grandmother Had One Good Coat" from the book LOVE TO MAMA. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/82/hc/love_to_mama_a_tribute_to_mothers

Poet Tony Medina reads his poem, "What is Life Like in the Hood," from the children's book DESHAWN DAYS. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/41/hc/deshawn_days

Poet Pat Mora reads her poem, "Songs to Mothers," from the book LOVE TO MAMA: A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/82/hc/love_to_mama_a_tribute_to_mothers

Author/Illustrator Javaka Steptoe talks about his books THE JONES FAMILY EXPRESS and IN DADDY'S ARMS I AM TALL. Learn about the books at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/72/hc/the_jones_family_express and http://www.leeandlow.com/books/66/hc/in_daddy_s_arms_i_am_tall_african_americans_celebrating_fathers

Latino poet Pat Mora talks about poetry, diversity, food, and her book, YUM! ¡MMMM! ¡QUE RICO! Americas' Sproutings. Learn more about the book at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/363/hc/yum_mmmm_que_rico_brotes_de_las_americas

Poet Frencisco X. Alarcon

The illustrator talks about the art in the middle grade book, SHANGAHAI MESSENGER. "You are my messenger. Look everything. Remember." Grandma Nai Nai tells eleven-year-old Xiao Mei as the girl heads off to Shanghai, China, to visit their extended family. Xiao Mei is both excited and apprehensive. She will meet many new relatives, but will they accept her, a girl from America who is only half Chinese?

An interview with author G. Neri and illustrator Jesse Joshua Watson about their middle grade novel, Chess Rumble.

The author talks about her book WE, about the history of human kind.

I AND I BOB MARLEY. Written by Tony Medina and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson. Brimming with imagination and insight, I and I Bob Marley, is a multifaceted tribute befitting this international musical legend. Soulful, sun-drenched paintings transport readers to Bob Marley's Jamaica, while uniquely perceptive poems bring to life his fascinating journey from boy to icon.

The author talks about her book, <a href="http://www.leeandlow.com/books/169/hc/alicia_afterimage">ALICIA AFTERIMAGE</a>. A Young adult novel based on the real events of the death of the author's sixteen-year old daughter, Alicia. The book shows how the author was able to cope with her grief by talking to Alicia's close friends and through shared memories were able to help and heal each other.