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Author photo of AShley Wolff with book cover of Wildfire in a comic-style explosion bubble

Ashley Wolff

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Sy Montgomery

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Natalie Lloyd

Authors in Chelsea is back for its 17th year! Chelsea District Library welcomes Ashley Wolff, Sy Montgomery, and Natalie Lloyd to a two-day event celebrating the power of writing. The authors will visit Chelsea School District classrooms and convene for a special evening event that is open to the public.

An Evening with the Authors
Tuesday March 10 | 6:30pm–8:30pm | Washington Street Education Center Auditorium | All Ages
This event will include talks and presentations from all three nationally recognized authors. Guests will have a chance to ask questions and purchase books to be signed (courtesy of Serendipity Books). Have you ever wondered what the writing process is like for a published author? How do they develop characters and setting? What’s it like writing for young children, versus tweens and adults? An Evening with the Authors is your chance to find out! Come ready with your questions about reading and writing for this very special community event! Read on to learn about this year’s lineup.

FREE BOOKS for the first 20 families at An Evening with the Authors! Be one of the first families to arrive at this community event, and receive a coupon to select one free book from Serendipity Book’s table. One per household; valid only at An Evening with the Authors.

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Meet the 2026 lineup!

Every year, Authors in Chelsea endeavors to bring in authors that are engaging for both children and educators alike. Our goal is to encourage children to explore the art and craft of writing in order to better read and appreciate literature and explore the “power of writing.” Through close personal contact with award-winning authors, students work to improve their creative writing and reading skills and be inspired to excellence.

Ashley Wolff
image of author Ashley Wolff with book cover of Wildfire in a comic-style explosion bubble

Ashley Wolff will visit students in grades 1–2 at North Creek Elementary. She is an accomplished author and illustrator. Since her first book was published in 1984, she has been the author and/or illustrator of more than 40 books, from classics like Baby Beluga to exciting new books like Wildfire! Hailing from the beautiful state of Vermont, Ashley loves the changing of the seasons, which inspire her art. One of her most popular series is the Miss Bindergarten series, where a classroom of kindergarteners learn fun lessons. 

 Sy Montgomery 

Image of author Sy Montgomery with a cheetah and the book cover Kakapo Rescue in a comic-style explosion bubbleSy Montgomery will visit with students in grades 3–5 at South Meadows Elementary School. Montgomery is a nationally best-selling author of more than 35 books for adults and kids. Sy’s animal research has taken her across the globe, from swimming with piranhas, eels, and pink dolphins in the Amazon, to the cloud forest of Papua New Guinea, to snorkeling with octopuses in Mexico. Amongst many awards and distinctions, Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot won the Sibert Medal for outstanding children’s nonfiction. Sy will give presentations to all students at South Meadows Elementary School and travels to Chelsea from New Hampshire.

Natalie Lloyd
Image of author Natalie Lloyd with the book cover The Witching Wind in a comic-style explosion bubble

Natalie Lloyd will visit with sixth grade classes at Beach Middle School. Lloyd writes in the shadows beside a sunny window in Tennessee. She loves adventuring with her husband, Justin, and their dogs. Her first novel, A Snicker of Magic, was an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, a Top Ten Kids Indie Next Pick and an NPR, iBooks and Parents Magazine best book of the year for children. Lloyd’s other novels have won accolades from Entertainment Weekly, Junior Library Guild, the American Library Association, and more. Her newest novel, The Witching Wind, was released in Fall 2025.

2026 Events

An Evening with the Authors

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:30–8:30pm | All ages | Washington Street Education Center Auditorium | 500 Washington St., Chelsea

The whole community is invited to meet our 2026 Authors in Chelsea as they chat about writing, finding inspiration and new ideas, and so much more, followed by a book signing session. Each author will speak for 15–20 minutes. Come ready with questions! Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Serendipity Books– arrive early to grab copies of your favorites.

In the Classroom

March 10–11, 2025

During the school day, Chelsea students in grades 1–6 will attend presentations and workshops led by their school’s author. Click on each author’s name to visit their websites for teacher resources and more information.

North Creek Elementary — Ashley Wolff
South Meadows Elementary — Sy Montgomery
Beach Middle School —Natalie Lloyd

Learn about the History of Authors in Chelsea

Every year, Authors in Chelsea endeavors to bring in authors that are engaging for both children and educators alike. Over the years, a wide variety of writers have been invited to Chelsea, including award-winning authors Jennifer Holm, Kenneth Oppel, Gary Schmidt, Nancy Shaw, and many others! Click here to discover more about past Authors in Chelsea.

Special Thanks to the following organizations for their support of this program.

Friends of Chelsea District Library

Chelsea School District

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