SBCEO’s 74th annual Breakfast with the Authors brings together children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers to celebrate the joy of reading and the power of literature. Maryam Kia is a featured author with her picture book A Suitcase Full. Through conversations about their work and creative processes, featured guests share how stories are written, illustrated, and brought to life while engaging with participants and one another. In an intimate breakfast setting, participants are invited to discover new books and creative voices, deepen their love of literature, and connect with a community where stories are valued, shared, and created.