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.
Join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for a free, day-long virtual book and author festival as we celebrate National Library Week and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.
Practically every public library has had to master digital storytime in a hurry. But there’s much more that socially distanced programming can do to fight isolation, connect communities, support harried parents, and help patrons with their fundamental information needs—whether they are looking for a new job, seeking reliable health information to make the best decisions, or need a pandemic project like learning a craft or a new language.
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!
Join School Library Journal for our third annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for children ages eight through 12.
In this multifaceted online course, you’ll complete work to ensure that your collections, programs, services, and staff culture are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive—with personal coaching from experts from libraries and beyond.
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!
Education took a direct hit at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. But schools and students adapted quickly. Now remote and hybrid learning are poised to shape the future of education, and the institutions who do it well will come out ahead.
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