The Library of Congress and "We Need Diverse Books" present “Read, Discover, Grow: A Conversation with Walter Honorees,” a symposium on diverse children’s literature.
Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue Park will serve as the Awards Ceremony’s Emcee. Also, honored guest Christopher Myers, son of the late Walter Dean Myers, will speak. Pura Belpré Award-winning author Meg Medina will act as Symposium Moderator.
The 2019 Walter Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the symposium.
