On December 10, join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Winter 2024 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.
You’ll hear from many of your favorite authors, whose work runs the gamut from Picture Books to Young Adult titles to the best new Fiction and Nonfiction for adults. There is something of interest for every reader. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, access eGalleys, and enter to win prizes and giveaways. Register for the FREE event here.
11:00 – 11:50 AM ET | Chapter Chatter
Chapter Chatter, where enchanting stories meet lively discussions! This delightful panel brings together talented chapter book authors to share their creative journeys, inspirations, and the magic behind their characters.
Brittany Mazique, Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied (Penguin Young Readers)
Greg Pizzoli, Earl and Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other Stories (Random House Children’s Books
Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship (Penguin Young Readers)
Liz Garton Scanlon, Bibsy Cross and the Creepy-Crawlies (Random House Children’s Books)
Moderator: Heather Lassley, Librarian, Frisco ISD/ Trent Middle School (TX)
2:20 – 3:10 PM ET | Heartfelt Stories: A Picture Book Journey to Emotion
Join us for an engaging author panel where beloved picture book creators come together to explore the magic of storytelling through the lens of social emotional learning. Celebrate the power of stories to shape compassionate minds and resilient hearts.
Matthew Cordell, To See an Owl (Random House Children’s Books)
Antwan Eady, The Gathering Table (Random House Children’s Books)
Angie Kang, Our Lake (Penguin Young Readers)
Deborah Marcero, Hope in a Jar (Penguin Young Readers)
Moderator: Desiree Thomas, Librarian, Columbus (OH)
4:10 – 4:50 PM ET | Closing Keynote with Matt de la Peña & Loren Long, Home (Penguin Young Readers)
BREAKING BOOK NEWS!
John Green has a new adult nonfiction book coming in March 2025! Find out more about EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS!
