Join School Library Journal for a lively conversation featuring the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award finalists. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event ahead of the award announcement at ALA Midwinter!

There’s little doubt that digital content and tools are making their way into the classroom from coast to coast. From curriculum and lesson plans to literacy programs, ebooks and audiobooks are being adopted in our schools at an unprecedented rate. The real opportunity to unlock the opportunity that digital content provides comes from understanding what is working now and how to make the learning experience even better as needs evolve.

Our popular series returns with all-new presentations, from spreading the word about your library (aka marketing) and makerspace tips from the pros, to the lowdown on grants and how to get them. Led by top practitioners in the field, these one-hour free programs will offer practical insight into these hot topics, with implications for schools and libraries.

What is a #ReadWoke book—and how can having more of them benefit your library program? Join librarian, SLJ columnist, and #ReadWoke founder Cicely Lewis to learn more about the #ReadWoke movement and how diversifying your collections will make a difference in your library. Cicely will also introduce you to three #OwnVoices authors with new fall offerings!

“Read More Books” is the fifth most popular New Year’s resolution for people of all ages. Meanwhile, data pulled from the Beanstack software and mobile app confirms that the month of January is the second best month of the year to run a reading challenge. This webcast will share 5 best practices for employing a winter reading challenge to increase circulation and grow a culture of reading. 

Join authors Tracey Baptiste, Sarah Jean Horwtiz, Karen Rivers, Maria Padian, and Cynthia Copeland as they discuss each of their brand-new titles and protagonists. Each title represents characteristics beyond just being tough and will encourage young readers to celebrate their own fierceness, whether they have Fierce Courage like Corinne or a Fierce Voice like Cindy.

Little eyes love big pictures! Join this webcast as publishing insiders discuss an assorted collection of titles to help your young readers explore life lessons, educational concepts and giggle-worthy humor.  

Join this webcast to learn the inside scoop about new and upcoming titles for your nonfiction readers. Whether your patrons and students are looking for simple text and stunning photos or building math, literacy and maker skills through real-world examples and hilarious tales, they are sure to fall in love with these fall series and titles. 

Join publishing insiders to hear about the latest picture books coming out this season, from evergreen topics like trucks, birds and trees to current issues such as immigration hardships and social emotional learning. Learn about which upcoming titles are bound to foster lasting memories for your developing readers!

Back to school means it’s time to revamp your nonfiction collection! Join publishing insiders to find out which must-have titles are hitting the shelves this fall. From classic series that educate and entertain to STEM companions -- and everything in between -- these fun and informational series and titles are sure to inspire your young and middle grade readers.