2025 Superstar Speaker #2

This just in! Reporter Julie Hedlund is transmitting from parts unknown with information on our second Superstar Speaker for Picture Book Summit 2025, coming to a computer near you on October 4, 2025.

We throw it now to Julie for the latest…

Superstar Speaker #2 Announcement

Our first Superstar Speaker was revealed yesterday, and that picture book superhero is Susan Verde. Who is today’s reveal?

Thank you, Julie! We’re thrilled to welcome our second Superstar Speaker….

Caldecott Medalist, Sibert Honoree, and

NCTE Orbis Pictus Winner

JASON CHIN!

Jason’s shares his one-of-a-kind view of the universe and picture book writing to Picture Book Summit 2025 with:

The Perfect Storm: Big, Bold, Nonfiction Picture Books

From the Redwoods, to the Grand Canyon, to the Universe itself, Jason Chin’s picture books make big, bold subjects accessible, sparking the curiosity of young readers. His latest book, HURRICANE, is no exception. In this presentation, Jason will reveal, step by step, how research, writing, and illustrating unite to bring a monumental subject to vibrant life in a kid-friendly fashion.

Get to know Jason Chin:

Jason Chin received the 2022 Caldecott Medal for Watercress, by Andrea Wang and a Caldecott Honor, Sibert Honor, and the NCTE Orbis Pictus award for Grand Canyon. His picture book, Life After Whale, written by Lynn Brunelle, won the 2025 Robert F. Sibert medal and was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book. His most recent book, Hurricane, is on bookshelves now. He lives in Vermont with his wife, Deirdre Gill, and their children.

Click to check out just a few of Jason Chin’s books:

It’s bound to be an incredible day and we invite you to join us! Mark your calendar!

Picture Book Summit 2025

Big, Bold, & Brave: Supercharge Your Picture Books!

October 5, 2024

Early Bird Registration opens TOMORROW, June 11!