We’re so excited to see our librarian friends on June 27 to June 30 in Philadelphia!
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What’s inside our ALA Resource Center:
Make the most of your ALA experience+ meet your favorite authors & illustrators! Check our ALA schedule for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings.
We’ve collected our digital resources for you in this handy resource center! Download our digital catalogs, request digital preview copies, and fill out our checklist survey for your chance to win a collection of free books for your library!
Not attending ALA? You can still download digital resources, request preview copies, and more!
Plus, author María Dolores Águila introduced her middle grade debut novel in verse, A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez, based on the true story of one child’s courage to stand against segregation. You’ll also hear from the Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Rebecca Stead! She was in conversation discussing her new fast-paced coming-of-age novel (with aliens!), The Experiment, which asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, and whether it’s ever too late to change.
And, don’t miss our exclusive cover reveal of a new book by Newbery Honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!
Timestamps: 3:32 – María Dolores Águila introduces A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez 14:50 – Picture Books 15:49 – Rafael López And They Walk On 24:13 – Middle Grade 28:29 – Craig Kofi Farmer A Method for Magic and Misfortune 37:06 – Jasmine Warga cover reveal of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan 41:36 – Young Adult 42:48 – Deborah Heiligman Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (A Love Story) 50:28 – Rebecca Stead in conversation The Experiment
Watch our MacKids School & Library Spring 2025 Preview Event where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult titles! You’ll hear from talented creators Marzieh Abbas (The Camel Library); Askel Aden (Love, Misha); and Kasia Babis (Breadcrumbs)!
Plus author Kristen Mei Chase was in conversation discussing her picture book debut, We Are American, Too, an exquisitely illustrated exploration of Asian American history, identity, and pride. Also, we were thrilled to have the #1 New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed historian Ibram X. Kendi with us! Dr. Kendi was in conversation talking about Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers, a powerful biography about the life of Malcolm X!
We’re so excited to see our educator friends November 21 to 24 in Boston, MA!
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What’s inside our NCTE and ALAN Workshop Resource Center:
Make the most of your NCTE and ALAN Workshop experience+ meet your favorite authors & illustrators! Check our NCTE and ALAN Workshop schedule for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings.
We’ve collected our digital resources for you in this handy resource center! Download our digital catalogs and request digital review copies!
Not attending NCTE? You can still download digital resources, request review copies, and more!
Watch our MacKids School & Library Winter 2025 Preview Event where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles! You’ll hear from talented creators, including Cindy Derby (Wheetle), Guojing (Oasis), and Jess Callans (Ollie in Between)! Plus, civil rights author-activists Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long are in conversation discussing their young adult adaptation of King: A Life by Jonathan Eig.
Stay tuned to hear from our live special guest, New York Times bestselling and Michael L. Printz award-winning author, Libba Bray! Libba is in conversation talking about Under the Same Stars, her newest young adult novel that interweaves magical realism and romance across timelines to unravel a mystery that culminates into cinematic and earth-shattering revelations.
YouTube Link to a captioned video of our Fall 2024 Preview
Timestamps: 3:20 – Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams in conversation King: A Life (Young Adult Edition) 14:48 – Picture Books 25:10 – Cindy Derby Wheetle 27:10 – Middle Grade 32:13 – Guojing Oasis 38:37 – Jess Callans Ollie in Between 42:20 – Young Adult 49:38 – Libba Bray in conversation Under the Same Stars
Watch our MacKids School & Library Fall 2024 Preview Event where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles! You’ll hear from talented creators, including authors Lydia Corry (Wildflower Emily), Tony Weaver, Jr. (Weirdo), and H.E. Edgmon (The Flicker).
Debut keynote author J. S. Lemon joined live to talk about her fiercely original middle grade novel, Greta. Also, don’t miss National Book Award finalist and 2022 John Steptoe Award recipient Amber McBride, who joined us to reveal the heartrending inspiration behind her new middle grade novel Onyx & Beyond.
YouTube Link to a captioned video of our Fall 2024 Preview
Timestamps: 3:39 – Q&A with J. S. Lemon and Joy Peskin 15:49 – Picture Books 26:26 – Middle Grade 30:24 – Weirdo, Tony Weaver 33:04 – The Flicker, H.E. Edgmon 35:45 – Wildflower Emily, Lydia Corry 40:28 – Young Adult 50:33 – Q&A with Amber McBride and Liz Szabla
We’re so excited to see our librarian friends on June 27 to July 2 in San Diego!
What’s inside
What’s inside
What’s inside
What’s inside our ALA Resource Center:
Make the most of your ALA experience+ meet your favorite authors & illustrators! Check our ALA schedule for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings.
We’ve collected our digital resources for you in this handy resource center! Download our digital catalogs, request digital preview copies, and fill out our checklist survey for your chance to win a collection of free books for your library!
Not attending ALA? You can still download digital resources, request preview copies, and more!
Hear us buzz about our new picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles!
Watch our MacKids School & Library Spring 2024 Preview Event where we preview upcoming picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles! You’ll hear from talented creators, including authors Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying (How Lucky Am I?), Hanh Bui (Ánh’s New Word), and Jas Hammonds (Thirsty: A Novel).
Hear our special debut keynote, author and former collegiate athlete Elvira K. Gonzalez, talk about her moving young adult memoir, Hurdles in the Dark. Also, don’t miss live special guest Loren Long, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, discuss his new picture book The Yellow Bus. Click here to watch these exciting interviews and hear about a selection of next season’s books!
Timestamps: 3:26 – Keynote Speaker, Elvira K. Gonzalez 15:18 – Young Adult 28:32 – Middle Grade 37:15 – Chapter Books 40:25 – Picture Books 50:33 – Q&A with Loren Long and Kate Meltzer
We’re so excited to see our educator friends November 16 to 19 in Columbus, OH!
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What’s inside our NCTE and ALAN Workshop Resource Center:
Make the most of your NCTE and ALAN Workshop experience+ meet your favorite authors & illustrators! Check our NCTE and ALAN Workshop schedule for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings.
Score new books to review for your classroom! Complete this short formand request up to three (3) free teacher’s copies!
We’ve collected our digital resources for you in this handy resource center! Download our digital catalogs and request digital preview copies!
Not attending NCTE? You can still download digital resources, request preview copies, and more!
Hear us buzz about our new picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles!
You’ll hear from talented creators, including author Zohreh Ghahremani and illustrator Susie Ghahremani (Memory Garden), E. L. Shen (Maybe It’s a Sign), and Amra Sabic-El-Rayess (Three Summers).
Listen to a special picture book debut interview from author Adam Pottle and illustrator Ziyue Chen in conversation with Editorial Director of Roaring Brook Press Connie Hsu to talk about Butterfly on the Wind. Plus, don’t miss our live special guest Elisha Cooper, Caldecott honor author and illustrator, in conversation with Executive Editor of Roaring Brook Press Emily Feinberg. Listen as they discuss Elisha’s new picture book Emma Full of Wonders!
Timestamps: 4:24 – Adam Pottle, Ziyue Chen, and Connie Hsu in conversation 20:18 – Picture Books 26:55 – Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani (Memory Garden) feature video 31:19 – Middle Grade Books 32:47 – E.L. Shen (Maybe It’s A Sign) feature video 40:40 – Amra Sabic-El-Rayess (Three Summers) feature video 44:15 – Young Adult Books 52:40 – Elisha Cooper and Emily Feinberg in conversation
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