Social media has always been an important tool for reaching your school community. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it took on a critical new role, as virtual communication became the best way for schools to stay connected with students, staff and parents. In this webinar, Caroline Carr, a Library Media Specialist and bona fide Twitter expert will join Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist and social media graphics whiz from OverDrive to lead a crash course on how to become your best social media self.

The transformative power of literature is undeniable. Books can provide a lifeline or a place of sacred refuge. Yet not all children can readily see themselves reflected in what they read. In a 2017 interview with Literary Hub, Alex Gino, author of 2015’s George, said: “I wonder who I would be now if I had been able to see some reflection of myself when I was younger.”

Come see what's buzzing this spring with publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Inkyard Press, Page Street Kids, and Yen Press! In this webcast, School Library Journal brings you an exciting first look at all the latest and greatest titles from your favorite YA authors, as well as some stellar debuts that you will not want to miss.

Little hands love BOARD BOOKS! Join publishing insiders from Clavis and minedition as they deliver a fun preview of their newest titles for your youngest readers. You’ll hear about a variety of new and upcoming beautifully-illustrated titles designed to help kiddos learn and develop a love of reading at an early age - when it matters the most!

It's Spring Graphic Novel time! Join publishing insiders from Diamond Books, Image Comics, and Yen Press to learn about the hottest new graphic novels that you've got to have on your shelves this spring!

Get excited for nonfiction with Deborah Hopkinson, Dan SaSuWeh, and Dana L. Church, who weave stories so intriguing, students will forget that nonfiction is “boring” and beg for more. Plus join us for a special preview of new and upcoming Scholastic nonfiction titles for all ages.

Learn about Simon & Schuster’s beginning reader program, Ready-to-Read, and all the ways it makes reading fun and accessible for children at every level of their reading journey. Join Ready-to-Read authors Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, and Laura Gehl, along with publishers Valerie Garfield and Siobhan Ciminera for a webcast about what makes this program stand out for readers, teachers, and librarians!

Meet the Creators! Join us for a special presentation putting a spotlight on the beautiful illustrations from three upcoming Bloomsbury titles.

The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works.

Join School Library Journal for a lively conversation featuring the 2021 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!