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The Beachside Author Series Returns! Seabrook’s much-loved Beachside Author Series is back, running January through June 2026. Guests can enjoy intimate readings, lively Q&A sessions, hands-on workshops, book signings, and meaningful opportunities to connect with the creative voices behind beloved books. Join us on Saturday, April 11th as we welcome Martha Brockenbrough, Natasha Likkel Tripplett, and Rachel Michelle Wilson! “Martha Brockenbrough is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction spanning picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult audiences. Her works include The Game of Love and Death, a Kirkus Prize finalist, and Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary, among many others. Martha is known for her lyrical prose, sharp insight, and ability to tackle both heartfelt and historical topics with warmth and wit. She is also the founder of National Grammar Day and a devoted champion of literacy, storytelling, and young writers.” “Natasha Likkel Tripplett is an award-winning Jamaican Jewish American author of children’s books that center on cultural representation, identity, and belonging. Based in Northern California, she brings her rich personal and professional background to stories that bridge cultures and connect readers. Natasha is the author of picture books published by HarperCollins, Chronicle, and WaterBrook, including the Golden Poppy Award–winning JUNETEENTH IS.” “Rachel Michelle Wilson is an author-illustrator whose debut picture book, How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way, has earned a starred review from Kirkus. Rachel’s whimsical and witty approach to children’s literature is sure to entertain, and she’ll discuss how humor and heart can combine to create engaging stories.”