Carmen Agra Deedy is an award-winning author of sixteen books for young readers, and an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) 2026, nominee in the categories of author and storytelling.
Deedy’s award-winning books include The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day, and 14 Cows for America, a New York Times Bestseller. Her latest books are Wombat Said Come In, Carina Felina, and The Peanut Man, released in March 2025.
Carmen joined us on the Festival's main stage in 2014. We are excited to have Carmen back to the Children's Festival of Reading. for our 20th anniversary!