Kayla Cagan, Ann Angel, and Laura Gao

Dive into an electrifying panel celebrating the freedom to create and read with Authors Against Book Bans’ Kayla Cagan, Ann Angel, and Laura Gao hosted by Gigi Howard of Drinks in the Library. Kayla Cagan is the bestselling author of Piper Perish and Art Boss and is known for her dynamic storytelling and insightful exploration of young artists. Cagan’s works have received rave reviews and multiple accolades. Ann Angel, the award-winning author of Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing, is celebrated for her compelling biographies and anthologies that delve into the intersection of music and personal stories.Laura Gao is the author and illustrator behind the viral webcomic The Wuhan I Know and the bestselling graphic memoir Messy Roots. Gao’s innovative and powerful storytelling brings fresh perspectives to the forefront. Spend your evening with host Gigi Howard, talking about the power of creative freedom and expression with these leaders in Authors Against Book Bans.