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Tackling a variety of topics important to school librarians and all educators, these presentations, discussions, and panels are available for viewing. 

Three educational strategies to affirm authentic American Indian/First Nations representation, plus resources.

Graphic novelist Joel Christian Gill speaks about his graphic novels on Black history as well as the challenges of adapting Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning.

Though debates abound about whether graphic novel adaptations can live up to their source material, readers don't need to choose; these titles, aimed at a variety of readers, can be read alongside the original works for enhanced understanding.

In the latest installment of "Stellar Panels," Brigid Alverson recommends graphic works that use the medium to teach how government works and how to change it.

With humor, song, and fact-filled history, these audio productions help kids understand the workings of democracy. 

Global entity Naxos Music Group, with its extensive repertoire of highly respected adult music offerings, jumps into the children’s educational world with ­MusicBox, which incorporates hours of the rich Naxos music library, ­accompanied by educator-created content.

This year’s top YA titles help us escape, look inward, and navigate our times.

Gail Jarrow explores the science and oftentimes grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses. Jarrow discusses why she wrote this book, and also relates why she feels this history can help young readers better understand our current struggle with COVID-19.