Join us and School Library Journal on May 23rd for their Day of Dialog virtual event! The FREE day-long program features 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 the virtual exhibit hall to network with leading publishers, enjoy intimate author chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources. REGISTER FOR THE FREE EVENT HERE.
To find out what we’ll have going on at the show, scroll down to see our featured authors and other resources!
9:30 – 10:00 AM ET | A Conversation with Kyle Lukoff
A look at the work of this prolific and versatile author and a peek at the first titles in his new SEL series, I’m Sorry You Got Mad & Just What to Do (Penguin Young Readers).
Moderator: Jonah Dragan, Reviewer, School Library Journal
10:05 – 10:40 AM ET | Caught In Between
Caught between cultures, parents, or friends, these middle grade boys are just trying to figure it out.
Rob Harrell, Popcorn (Penguin Young Readers)
Lawrence Lindell, Buckle Up (Random House Children’s Books)
Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Kareem Between (Penguin Young Readers)
Moderator: Brandi Grant, Librarian, Frisco ISD (TX)
12:05 – 12:30 PM ET | We Got Work To Do
Carole Boston Weatherford in conversation with Mavis Staples, the subject of Weatherford’s forthcoming Bridges Instead of Walls: The Story of Mavis Staples (Penguin Young Readers)
Moderator: Shelley Diaz, SLJ Reviews Editor
OTHER RESOURCES & HAPPENINGS
Bring award-winning author Renée Watson’s BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS into your class or library with this educator guide written by Dr. Kim Parker.
Torrey Maldonado’s HANDS is the Middle School selection for this year’s Global Read Aloud! Get FREE resources to bring this special book into your class.
Get FREE Resources for the Global Read Aloud selection!
Looking for just-right reads for your developing readers in Grades 2-3? Discover new series, favorite characters, and more in this interactive booklist that also features activities and more resources for your class.
Find Just-Right Reads for Grades 2-3!!
New picture books by Caldecott medalists Michaela Goade and Matthew Cordell? Yes please! Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these two illustrators brought these books to life!