Join us May 18 for SLJ Day of Dialog, the most anticipated librarian gathering of the spring 2023 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend! The daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and entertained. Come hear about the hottest forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from nonfiction and romance to picture books and graphic novels. You can also visit us in the virtual exhibit hall to chat with us about our new books, get interactive thematic booklists, free discussion and educator guide, and download digital galleys and other free resources.
Register for the FREE event here and scroll down for a sneak preview of what we’ll have going on in our booth and the show!
9:30 – 10:00 AM ET | Opening Keynote: The Ambassadors
Award-winning authors and National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina, Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass (Candlewick Press) and Jacqueline Woodson, Remember Us (Penguin Young Readers) discuss their books, their visions and platforms, and the opportunities presented by the distinguished role.
12:20 – 12:50 PM ET | Lunch Keynote: The Search for Home
Luma Mufleh, From Here (Penguin Young Readers) and Thien Pham, Family Style (Macmillan Children’s), who have experienced life as refugees, discuss their search for home and the meaning of belonging in these forthcoming young adult memoirs.
1:30 – 2:20 PM ET | Magic and Myth
Goddesses, ghosts, aliens, and an assortment of mythical creatures are just some of the characters that populate these stunning new fantasies for middle grade readers.
Malia Maunakea, Lei and the Fire Goddess (Penguin Young Readers) and others
4:05 – 4:55 PM ET | Spreading Wings
For fans of realistic fiction, stories of teens navigating conflict and solutions.
Jennifer Baker, Forgive Me Not (Penguin Young Readers) and others
4:05 – 4:55 PM ET | You Don’t Say?
Middle grade kids confront real-life, from family drama and illness to celebrating the joy of good friends and self-discovery.
Jake Maia Arlow, The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet (Penguin Young Readers) and others
OTHER FUN STUFF!!
JACQUELINE WOODSON GLOBAL READ ALOUD!
Are you celebrating the Global Read Aloud in your class or library in 2023? We’re so excited that Jacqueline Woodson is the Picture Book Study for this year! We’ve created a resource hub with FREE resources including author videos, discussion guides, activities, and more!
MIDDLE GRADE MUNCHIES!
Do you watch the show Hot Ones? Ever wish you could watch Middle Grade authors on the show? We’ve got the show for you! It’s season 2 of Middle Grade Munchies! Snack and chat with your favorite middle grade authors. Hear all about their new books, what kind of snacks they like while writing or reading, and other fun stuff! RSVP for each episode to join LIVE!
