Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with over one million books sold. TIME named Watson a 2026 Visionary, honoring her commitment to helping children and young people reach their full potential and her middle grade novel All the Blues in the Sky received the John Newbery Medal, awarded to “the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.”
Watson shares her story as writer, former Literary Arts writer-in-residence, and current Literary Arts Board Member for the 2026 Bookmark Gala. She splits her time between Portland, OR and New York City.
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