Billy DiMichelle

In his 24 years at Scholastic, Billy has produced hundreds of the global children’s publishing and media company’s multi-media events and videos, and large-scale creative initiatives, including the development of the Scholastic’s brand position
and reading message. As a producer, his career highlights include Harry Potter Place, a live, interactive experience attended by more than 20,000 people; An Evening with Harry, Carrie Garp, a literacy event and fundraiser with J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving at Radio City Music Hall as well as 23 consecutive Scholastic Art Writing Awards National Ceremonies, celebrating the nation’s most creative teenagers, at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Billy is the recipient of a 2002 Emmy Award and currently serves as a Trustee of Lumos, the international children’s organization and as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Lumos Foundation USA.