School Library Journal Day of Dialog, February 26, 2020
Nashville Public Library Main Branch
615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219

Come join SLJ and Kiera Parrott, SLJ/LJ reviews director, for cocktails, light refreshments, and great conversation with notable authors and illustrators of forthcoming titles for young readers. Meet the authors and grab their latest advanced reading copies/galleys. This is a free event for library professionals with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.

6:30–7:00 PM | GUEST ARRIVAL/RECEPTION
 

7:00–7:20 PM | PANEL 1: PICTURE IT: WRITING & ILLUSTRATING PICTURE BOOKS

Authors Minh Lê and Michael Genhart discuss the art and craft of picture book making

Michael Genhart, Accordionly: Abuelo and Opa Make Music (Magination Press/APA)
Minh Lê, Perfect Seat; Lift (Little, Brown)
 

7:20–7:55 PM | PANEL 2: TWEEN READS: ENGAGING TITLES FOR MIDDLE GRADERS

Five authors—A.S. Mackey, Lindsey Stoddard, Jamie Summer, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Robin Yardi explore how their books, spanning across different genres and formats, illuminate issues—and history—relevant to today’s middle grade readers.

A.S. Mackey, The Edge of Everywhen (B&H Kids)
Lindsey Stoddard, Brave Like That; Right As Rain (HarperCollins)
Jamie Sumner, Roll With It (S. & S.)
David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Spotted Tail (Reycraft)
Robin Yardi, Owl’s Outstanding Donuts (Lerner/Carolrhoda)
 

7:55–8:30 PM | PANEL 3: FOR YA READERS-AND BEYOND

From an immersive fantasy world to a poignant work of recent historical fiction to a delightfully funny rom com, the works penned by these three authors—Hafsah Faizal, Casey McQuiston, and Marcella Pixley, show the depth and range of titles for YA readers of all ages.

Hafsah Faizal, Sands of Arawiya Duology (Farrar)
Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue (St. Martin’s Griffin)
Marcella Pixley, Trowbridge Road (Candlewick)
 

8:30 PM | AUTHOR SIGNINGS

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