SPONSORED BY: Lerner, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Flux Books, Sourcebooks, and School Library Journal

EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT Register Now!

• Lerner will be featuring four new hi/lo series aimed at reluctant readers; six new nonfiction books; a graphic novel; a tween series; and five smoldering YAs from Carolrhoda Lab.
• Flux will be presenting Fall titles including a few exciting debuts and the long-awaited final books in two Flux series; plus they will be giving a sneak preview of a few exciting Winter titles as well.
• Sourcebooks Fire will give attendees the chance to discover a fiery dragon trilogy, heart-pounding thrillers that will leave you speechless;fantastic new titles from fan-favorites Jessica Shirvington and Miranda Kenneally; and the return of a timeless, beloved classic.
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will be presenting the latest from YA authors Carl Deuker; Susan Beth Pfeffer and Alethea Kontis; as well as stunning debuts by Amy Rose Capetta and Sarah Zettel.

Panelists
Lindsay Matvick – Senior Publicist, Lerner Publishing Group

Lindsay Matvick is the senior publicist at Lerner Publishing Group. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Library Foundation. Prior to children’s book publishing, Lindsay worked in television as a promotions producer at ABC, CBS, and NBC stations across the country. Lindsay’s love for books was inspired by her mother who is a children’s book author.  Her favorite part of the day is family reading time with her son, Jack and daughter, Katie.

Brian Farrey-Latz- Acquiring Editor, Flux

Brian Farrey-Latz has been acquiring fiction for Flux, the young adult imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide, since 2008. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. He is the author of the Stonewall Honor book, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU (Simon Pulse) and the middle grade fantasy, THE VENGEKEEP PROPHECIES (HarperCollins Childrens), a Junior Library Guild selection.

Lisa DiSarro- Director of School & Library Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers

Lisa DiSarro is the Director of School & Library Marketing for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. After being an elementary school teacher and a bookseller she received her master’s degree in Children’s Literature from Simmons College. She thinks that the best part of her job is sharing great books with as many people as possible.

Aubrey Poole- Associate Editor, Sourcebooks

Aubrey Poole got her start as an editor correcting her friends’ grammar in high school, an effort which naturally guaranteed instant popularity. She is now an associate editor at Sourcebooks, acquiring children’s books from picture books through young adult. Her first YA novel, Send by Patty Blount, was a Junior Library Guild pick. Her middle grade novel This Journal Belongs to Ratchet by Nancy Cavanaugh received a Starred review from Kirkus and is a Core Collection award winner. Aubrey hopes to continue shamelessly courting librarians with her forthcoming middle grade novel The Ninja Librarians.

Moderator

Dodie Ownes - Editor, SLJTeen

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SPONSORED BY: Harlequin Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Egmont, and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

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From living Japanese ink drawings to the return of the nun assassins, these forthcoming spring releases are sure to appeal to every teen on your reading list. Get ahead of the curve and find out the latest and greatest hot reads for spring during SLJ’s Teen Book Buzz! Join Harlequin Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Egmont as they present the books that will have every teen chatting at their lockers. You do not want to miss this exciting webcast!

Panelists
Natashya Wilson - Executive Editor, Harlequin Teen
Brie Edmonds-Ashton- Marketing Manager,  Kimani TRU
Lisa DiSarro - Director of School and Library Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers
Katie Halata- Marketing Manager, Egmont USA
Victoria Stapleton- Director of School and Library Marketing, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Moderator
Dodie Ownes - Editor, SLJTeen

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SPONSORED BY: Candlewick, Flux Books, Bloomsbury, Hachette Book Group and School Library Journal.
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET/10:00 – 11:00 AM PT

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It’s going to be a spectacular fall reading season for teens! Our four participating publishers will be talking about the current hot reads, sequels and prequels on the verge, and new series and stand-alone titles that you need to know about.  And you can bet on this — no genre is left unturned. Whether your readers are into romance, speculative fiction, coming of age stories, paranormal, thrillers or contemporary twists, you’re sure to find something on this fun and fast-paced Teen Book Buzz. You’ll hear about titles from new and well-loved authors, and get a sneak peek at spring 2012 lists, too.  There are always galley giveaways, so sign up now and get a jump on the next must-have teen read!

Panelists:

Jenny Choy – Associate Manager, School and Library Marketing, Candlewick
Jenny Choy began her career in publishing as an intern at Candlewick Press, where she spent the summer after graduation pouring over picture books she was supposed to be re-shelving in their in-house library.  She joined the Candlewick Press family as a member of their school and library marketing team in 2007.

Brian Farrey-Latz – Acquiring Editor, Flux Books
Brian Farrey-Latz has been acquiring YA Flux novels since 2008. He has a B.A. in Communications and an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. He is also the author of With or Without You (Simon Pulse), a Stonewall Honor Book, and the forthcoming Junior Library Guild Selection, The Vengekeep Prophecies (HarperCollins).

Beth Eller- Director of School and Library Marketing, Bloomsbury and Walker Books for Young Readers
Beth Eller is the Director of School and Library Marketing at Bloomsbury and Walker Books for Young Readers.

Zoe Luderitz – Associate Manager, School & Library Marketing and Social Media, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group)
Zoe Luderitz is the Associate Manager, School & Library Marketing and Social Media at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. You can follow us on Twitter @lbschool or Like us on Facebook.com/littlebrownschool.

Moderator:
Dodie Ownes – editor, SLJTeen

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