Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov, Little Fires Everywhere novelist Celeste Ng, and Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander are among the adult and children’s authors making special appearances at this year’s show.

U.S. Book Show 2022: Andrey Kurkov
Featured speaker Andrey Kurkov will be in conversation with PW bookselling and international editor Ed Nawotka on Tuesday, May 24, 10:30–11 a.m. ET.

U.S. Book Show 2022: Celeste Ng
Featured speaker Celeste Ng will be in conversation with PW reviews editor David Varno on Wednesday, May 25, 2:30–3 p.m. ET.

U.S. Book Show 2022: John Grisham
Featured speaker John Grisham will be in conversation with Julie Slavinsky, director of events and community relations at Warwick’s in La Jolla, Calif., on Wednesday, May 25, 11–11:30 a.m. ET.

U.S. Book Show 2022: Kwame Alexander
Featured speaker Kwame Alexander will discuss his forthcoming title The Door of No Return on Thursday, May 26, 12:30–1 p.m. ET.

U.S. Book Show 2022: Mo Willems
Featured speaker Mo Willems will be in conversation with Tracey Keevan, his longtime editor, on Thursday, May 26, noon–12:30 p.m. ET.

U.S. Book Show 2022: Chris Finan
Featured speaker Chris Finan will be in conversation with PW editorial director Jim Milliot on Tuesday, May 24, 3:30–4 p.m. ET.


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