Presented by: Amicus, Scholastic, and School Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Join us for our Spring Nonfiction Preview! From beautifully illustrated educational titles, to intriguing biographies, to thought-provoking reads covering the important social issues of our time, there's something for nearly every young nonfiction fan in this webcast. Don't miss this insider's first look into a slew of new titles that are sure to keep even your most reluctant readers entertained and engaged this spring!

Featured Titles:

If You Were a Kid at the Declaration of Independence

In 1776, as the Revolutionary War raged, colonial leaders wrote the Declaration of Independence, officially declaring America’s freedom from Great Britain. Some of those who rejected British rule were kids! Join Henry, Lavinia, and Isaac as they witness this pivotal moment in history, using their creativity to outwit enemy soldiers and celebrate the signing of the Declaration.

With the series If You Were a Kid, readers step back in time to the most relevant historical moments. This series blends fiction and nonfiction, teaching history through the eyes of kids while providing key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos, it sparks curiosity and makes learning about the past an unforgettable experience.

Whose Eyes

In these charming board books for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar backyard animals. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of color highlight the featured body parts. Do you see those eyes? Whose eyes are they? In this charming board book for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar backyard animals, including a mouse and a frog and ending with a human baby. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of blue highlight eyes. A great baby shower gift for new parents to read with their little ones.

Presenters:

Anna Erickson, VP, Sales & Marketing, The Creative Company

Joana Costa Knufinke, Editor in Chief, Scholastic Library Publishing

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