Join Library Journal, School Library Journal, and school and public leaders from across the country for a three-week long virtual event on school district and public library partnerships.

Join Carole Boston Weatherford, Cicely Lewis, Elliott Smith, and Dr. Artika Tyner as they discuss the importance of Black nonfiction authorship, lifting up authentic voices and hidden figures in history, exposing prejudices and the problems it has caused in our society, and inspiring readers to speak out against injustice. Explore the benefits of Black nonfiction for children of all races. Learn about the new Read Woke™ Books launch and other critical books to complete a diverse collection.

Join us October 7 for the most anticipated librarian gathering of the fall 2021 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend. Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained, and provide insight into industry trends as you work to grow and diversify your collections.

Eager to meet new and acclaimed authors and learn about their 2021 titles? Join six Simon & Schuster middle grade and YA authors originally scheduled to appear at ALA Annual!

We're back for round two! In this installment, publishing insiders from Dark Horse Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and Image Comics will give us the lowdown on some of the hottest graphic novels hitting the shelves this fall. From spectacular and mind-bending comics that weave otherworldly tales, to sci-fi conspiracy thrillers, to epic fantasy and manga, this webcast will showcase the latest and greatest titles that you will not want to miss!

Celebrate the publication of Pax, Journey Home with a talk, reading and Q&A with Sara Pennypacker!

Library staff at all levels within their organizations have the power—and the responsibility—to help cultivate an antiracist culture, from evaluating spaces, programs, services, and collections to examining policies and practices to reflecting on one’s own implicit biases. Creating an internal culture founded on principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential to building a community-centered library that meets the needs and expectations of its users.

Tune in to hear how two schools used the Beanstack "reading challenge" templates offered in the web and mobile applications and turned them into their own "readathons" to help fundraise virtually during at-home learning. You'll also get an inside look at the process that the Zoobean team uses to create and improve Beanstack, and have an opportunity to give feedback on how they can help schools and libraries fundraise in the future!

Connecting with kids' interests and showing how math is woven into every aspect of the world around us is at the heart of the Mathical Book Prize, which recognizes math-inspiring kids' literature for Grades PreK-12.

Join this webcast to learn the inside scoop about new and upcoming titles for your young 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.