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Kimmelman, Leslie

Leslie Kimmelman is the author of more than fifty popular and prize-winning books for children, both fiction and nonfiction. She is a former children’s book editor, including almost 25 years at Sesame Workshop. She lives just outside New York City

You can find her online at lesliekimmelman.com

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The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is a 501c3 nonprofit on a mission to connect authors with readers everywhere. We produce one of the largest and most engaging annual children’s book festivals in the United States and support literacy programs countrywide.

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Chappaqua Train Station
Rain or shine!

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914.263.6768

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