Event Speaker: Shari Becker

Shari Becker is an award-winning author of picture books and novels for young readers, including Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, which she co-authored, and Taking Turns With Turtles: A Rescue Story. Her books have been recognized as Junior Library Guild Selections, a Bank Street Best Book Outstanding Merit, and a Children’s Book Council Notable Studies Book for Young People. Shari is the founder of Whale Rock Literary Workshops and has created original content for Nickelodeon and Disney-owned properties. Originally from Montreal, she now lives in Toronto with her family and dog.