Worth a Thousand Words: Books for the Youngest Readers

by SLJ
Sep 15, 2017 | Filed in Events & PD
Nothing tells a story like a picture, and early readers thrive on visual stimulation. Join moderator Maria Alegre and a panel of children’s books publishers as they discuss upcoming picture and board books to entice future lifelong readers. View On Demand
Presented by: Blue Manatee Press, Clavis, Minedition, Phaidon & School Library Journal Event Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Nothing tells a story like a picture, and early readers thrive on visual stimulation. Join moderator Maria Alegre and a panel of children’s books publishers as they discuss upcoming picture and board books to entice future lifelong readers. Pancakes and yawns, gardens and cats, and the familiar childhood navigation through family, fears and exploration – this webcast offers big titles for the littlest minds to explore. Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding of how and why these publishers thoughtfully tailor their collections for this special age group.

Panelists

  • Deborah Sloan - Marketing Consultant, Minedition and Founder Kidsbuzz/Deborah Sloan and Company
  • Cecily Kaiser - Publishing Director, Phaidon Children’s Books
  • Elizabeth Bennett - Editorial Consultant, Clavis
  • Amy Dean - Editorial and Marketing Director, Blue Manatee Press

Moderator

  • Maria Alegre - First Program Librarian, The Dalton School
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