Our popular series returns with all-new presentations on critical topics in the learning space, from actionables to address information poverty to creative methods for encouraging tentative readers, from elementary students to teens. Led by top practitioners in the field, these one-hour free programs will offer practical insight on key K–12 issues, with implications for schools and libraries.

Today's world looks much different for all of us. As we look at building and delivering lessons in a COVID-19 world, the tools we use to engage students are more important than ever. As educators and administrators, we need to make sure that today's students have open access to curated, trusted, and valuable educational content that will provide meaningful educational moments—especially as they navigate these online learning waters either alone or with the help of an adult in their life.

As young readers everywhere have been upended from their daily routines, attention to social emotional development has never been so critical. Join publishing insiders as they share titles for kiddos that include strategies and stories to address mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotion management.

Libraries across the country are discovering that large print can effectively support striving readers, ESL/ELL students, and children with special learning needs. Large print isn’t just a bigger font size. Compared to standard print format, large print books are proven to help with decoding, fluency, tracking, and comprehension. 

Celebrate the publication of The One and Only Bob with a talk, reading, and Q&A with Katherine Applegate! Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan (soon to be a major motion picture) in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob.

It’s a new age for learning and education. Content and tools are widely available, but what are the best resources and how best to use them in this uncharted landscape? Join our panel of experts for a critical discussion about digital resources, along with curated recommendations and guidance on their use.

Kiddos might not be inside your libraries right now, but when they return, you’ll want to make sure your shelves are brimming with excitement! Join SLJ Senior Editor Kimberly Fakih and publishing insiders to learn about new and forthcoming books for your teen and YA readers, from gripping fantasy and historical fiction to evergreen coming-of-age stories.

With action-packed manga, thrilling sci-fi/fantasy and hero-led humor, these titles are sure to captivate graphic novel lovers of all ages. Join publishing insiders from Dark Horse Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, Humanoids, Image Comics and Yen Press, and hear all about new and upcoming releases!

How can schools and public libraries work together to ensure that students have 24/7 access to a wide assortment of age-appropriate reading options, whether they’re in the classroom or at home? Find out in this can’t-miss panel discussion with experts from Fresno County Public Library, Central Unified School District and Fresno Unified School District.

Reluctant readers? Goofy pranksters? Curious kiddos? We have just what you need! Join this webcast for an insider's glance at the latest and greatest reads for your nonfiction fans, including hi/lo titles that support striving learners and popular series that span nearly every interest imaginable. Grow your readers, from Pre-K to early teens, with these exciting collections!