What happens when educators who are used to sharing children’s stories become children’s authors themselves? Join Anjali Joshi, Danny Neville, and Sophia Robinson as they share how working in schools shapes the stories they write, their approach to young readers, and their experiences navigating the publishing world. Moderated by educator and FOLD Kids Advisory Committee member, Toni Duval, this conversation will have time for questions from the audience.
This free evening panel, part of FOLD Kids Book Fest, will also be streamed live on YouTube.
Author
Anjali Joshi is a children’s book author and STEM educator. She is the author of the nonfiction middle grade book, Built Like a Bug.
Author
Danny Neville is an educator and children’s author from Ottawa, ON. Little Bee: The Storytime Extravaganza is his new chapter book.
Sophia Robinson
Sophia Robinson is a mom, teacher and author who lives in Ottawa, ON. Beautiful Black Boy, illustrated by Ken Daley, is Sophia’s first picture book.
Educator
Toni Duval is the FOLD Volunteer Coordinator. She is also a teacher with the Peel District School Board. She loves reading and swimming at the beach, especially Wasaga Beach.
Make the most of your festival experience! Use the 2026 Educator Guide to extend student learning with discussion prompts, activities, and curriculum-based resources, and check out the Festival Book List to discover books to bring into your home, classroom or library.
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