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Meet the Authors

Charlie Mylie

KAD 2026 Featured Author

Charlie Mylie is an author and illustrator of several children's books. He makes his art in many styles from his singular home in Kansas City, KS. Charlie's wife and son are his first critics and biggest advocates.

  • Website: https://www.charliemylie.com/

Laurie L. Dove

KAD 2026 Feature Author

Laurie L. Dove is an award-winning journalist and the Instant USA Today bestselling author of MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN, which The New York Times called a “best new release.” The second book in the series arrives in September. Dove is currently writing her third and fourth novels.

  • Website: https://lauriedove.com/

Jillian Forsberg

KAD 2026 Featured Author

Jillian Forsberg, author of The Rhino Keeper and The Porcelain Menagerie, writes immersive historical fiction inspired by art, animals, and lost stories. A Kansas Notable Book Award winner, she’s spoken at zoos, museums, and literary events, inviting audiences into the hidden corners of history.

  • Website: https://www.jillianforsberg.com/