Event Types: Educational Programs
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Literacy Leaders’ Institute
The three-day Literacy Leaders’ Institute, hosted by Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, and ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, will take place August …
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Room for Children – Developing Children’s Desire to Read
Room for Children and the Embassy of Sweden will host a workshop on the critical role of children’s literacy. What besides access to books is needed to encourage reading in …
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Storytime with Terry Catasús Jennings
Join children’s book author Terry Catasús Jennings for story time at the Tompkins Square Library! This event is free and open to the public.
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Storytime with Marie Letourneau
Join children’s book author Marie Letourneau for story time at the Roosevelt Island Library! This event is free and open to the public.
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Storytime with Edward Hemingway
Join children’s book author Edward Hemingway for story time at the Harlem Library! This event is free and open to the public.
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Storytime with Paul Czajak
Join children’s book author Paul Czajak for story time at the Morrisania Library! This event is free and open to the public.
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Storytime with Angela Dominguez
Join children’s book author Angela Dominguez for story time at the Mott Haven Library! This event is free and open to the public.
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Author Visit and Storytime with Jory John and Lane Smith
Stop by the Seward Park Library for a special visit from author Jory John and illustrator Lane Smith! They will be sharing their brand new picture book, Penguin Problems. This event is …
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Children’s Book Reading with Author Deborah Blumenthal
Join children’s book author Deborah Blumenthal at Grand Central Library! Deborah will be reading a few of her books, including The Blue House Dog and The Chocolate-Covered -Cookie Tantrum. This …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang at Tattered Cover
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang will appear at Tattered Cover to share his platform, “Reading Without Walls,” and discuss his latest graphic novel, Paths and Portals — book 2 …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang at Bookworks at Albuquerque Academy
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang will appear at Bookworks to share his platform, “Reading Without Walls,” and discuss his latest graphic novel, Paths and Portals — book …
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Children’s Literary Salon: 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
The Evanston Public Library will host a special Children’s Literary Salon in celebration of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival. Join Director James Kennedy and Social Media Coordinator Eti Berland for …
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‘The Great Gilly Hopkins’: Author Event with Katherine Paterson
The New York Public Library welcomes author and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Katherine Paterson and her sons, David and John, to discuss Paterson’s enduring young adult classic The Great Gilly Hopkins and new feature …
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Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Gene Luen Yang’s ‘Paths and Portals’
Graphic novelist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang and illustrator Christopher Myers will appear at Symphony Space to present Yang’s latest book, Secret Coders: Paths and Portals. Thalia Kids’ Book Club hosts lively …
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Books to Build a Better World
Beginning on August 1, All the Wonders will host the Books to Build a Better World Twitter chat. Held on the first Monday of every month, the virtual event will provide …
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TOON Talk | From The New Yorker to Kids’ Comics
Join pioneering comics publisher Francoise Mouly and acclaimed illustrator Frank Viva (Sea Change) for a conversation about the wondrous possibilities for artistic and emotional expression that comics and visual narratives …
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Words & Pictures Series
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are teaming up to present Words & Pictures, a lecture series featuring a diverse range of children’s and young adult authors. The series will …
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The Art of Enthusiasm
Join children’s book bloggers Betsy Bird, Travis Jonker, John Schumacher, and Colby Sharp at the Evanston Public Library for a discussion on spreading the joy of children’s literature both online and …
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Do the Write Thing
We Need Diverse Books and the Library of Congress are teaming up to host a master class on writing and publishing for children and young adults. The course will cover a range of …
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Young Writers’ Workshop
The 92nd Street Y will offer three-week summer intensives with expert teachers and visiting authors. Students ages 15-18 may register for workshops focusing on poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. Poetry: Mon …
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Not Your Typical Story Hour
Join Petra on Thursday mornings at the 92nd Street Y to look at books with your child, listen to stories, create an art project, and dance to the music! Encourage …
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The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf, with Grace Lin
The Carle Museum will present the 6th annual Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture: The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf. Join author/illustrator Grace Lin as she discusses the importance of …
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Thalia Book Club Camp
Register now for the Thalia Book Club Camp, a unique program that offers avid readers and writers ages 9 – 13 the chance to interact with a diverse group of beloved …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Meet the Founding Editors of the CBC Diversity Committee
Meet the founders of the CBC Diversity Committee, a group dedicated to the creation and promotion of diverse literature for young readers. Panelists: Stacey Barney (Penguin Random House) Connie Hsu (Macmillan) …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Alice in Wonderland – 150 Years Later
The NYPL Children’s Literary Salon will host a discussion of Lewis Carroll’s work on Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm, in honor of the 150th anniversary of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ Moderator: Dana Sheridan, …
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Kate DiCamillo at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery-winning author Kate DiCamillo will speak at 7 PM on Thursday, October 15, at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lecture Hall, as part of …
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The Specialized Book Award: NYPL Children’s Literary Salon
Join the NYPL for “The Specialized Book Award: Its Role, Its Function, Its Necessity.” What is the role of children’s book awards that seek to target and highlight diverse, up-and-coming …
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The Rise of Latino Literature for Youth: NYPL Children’s Literary Salon
Join authors Sonia Manzano (Becoming Maria), Danette Vigilante (Saving Baby Doe), Torrey Maldonado (Secret Saturdays), Adam Silvera (More Happy Than Not), Crystal Velasquez (Hunters of Chaos) and Daniel José Older …
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Censorship by Omission: The Diversity Deficit
As part of Banned Books Week 2015 (September 27-October 3), Multnomah County Library will host a discussion featuring young adult authors, Isabel Quintero (‘Gabi, a Girl in Pieces’), Stacey Lee …
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On The Same Page 2015 Program
On The Same Page — the comprehensive community reading program based in Atlanta, Georgia — will host a series of book-related events as part of its 2015 program. The organization …
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Sunday Story Time in Mr. Morgan’s Library
The Morgan Library and Museum is hosting a story time, coinciding with the Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland exhibit. Every Sunday from June 28 through October 11, 3–4 pm, children can follow …
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The Gaithers meet The Penderwicks: NYPL Children’s Literary Salon
The next session of the New York Public Library’s Children’s Literary Salon will focus on “The Gaithers Meet The Penderwicks” theme. Two children’s books creators Rita Williams-Garcia and Jeanne Birdsall …
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Simmons College Fall Graduate Courses at The Carle
Simmons College and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are pleased to announce the 2015 fall graduate course offerings. Courses are held at the Museum’s Amherst, Massachusetts location, …
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Inside the Author’s Studio with Kate DiCamillo
Be a part of the live studio audience for the taping of the first Inside the Author’s Studio, a new Rhode Island PBS production. This first episode will feature an …
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Simmons College Summer Courses at the Eric Carle Museum
Simmons College and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art have announced their 2015 summer course offerings. Courses may be counted towards the Children’s Literature MA at Simmons College …
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New Twists on Old Fairytales: A YA Panel at the 92Y
How have fairytales evolved in modern times? Four young adult authors will sit for a panel at the 92Y to talk about their books. The participants include Danielle Page, Soman …
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Best Books for Kids and Teens 2014 at The NYPL
What children’s books did you enjoy from 2014? The New York Public Library will host the “Best Books for Kids and Teens 2014” event at the South Court Auditorium inside …
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National Ambassador Kate DiCamillo Tours Washington State
Kate DiCamillo continues to tour the country as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, spreading a love of reading to children of all ages. Her next tour stop is Washington State. …
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Panel Discussion With Sharon Draper: Diversity in Children’s Books
Parnassus Books and the Nashville Public Library will partner together to host a panel on diversity in children’s books. Sharon Draper, a five-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, will make …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Where’s the Science-Fiction for Kids?
The New York Public Library will host a Children’s Literary Salon to talk about “Where’s the Science-Fiction for kids?” Three panelists (librarian Stephanie Whelan, author Jason Fry, and editor Andrew …
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Brian Floca Lecture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host “An Evening with Brian Floca.” The Caldecott Medal-winning children’s books creator will give a free lecture. Floca will talk about his creative process, …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: A Look at Children’s Book Publishing in the 21st Century
What is the current state of the children’s book publishing industry? Several seasoned professionals of the industry will sit for a discussion on this topic at the New York Public …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Margaret Wise Brown & Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The New York Public Library Children’s Literary Salon will meet for a conversation about the parallels and comparisons of the lives literature between Margaret Wise Brown and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. …
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Develop Your Diversity-Management Expertise — 10% Discount for CBC Members!
Join DiversityInc October 21-22 in New York City at their Fall Event Series, where you’ll learn how to develop your diversity-management expertise directly from leaders of DiversityInc Top 50 companies! …
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LIVE from the NYPL: Neil Gaiman
Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman will headline a LIVE from the NYPL event. Gaiman will sit for a conversation with Director Paul Holdengräber. It will take place inside the Stephen …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Personal Passions and Changes in Nonfiction for Children and Teens
The New York Public Library Children’s Literary Salon will kick off the Fall season with a conversation about “personal passions and changes in nonfiction for children and teens.” Author Marc …
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How To Use Publishing Data: A Webcast
Register now for Digital Book World’s upcoming webcast discussing publishing data and how to use it in decision-making, with takeaways for publishers, sales and marketing professionals, acquiring editors, indie authors, …
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La Casa Azul Book Drive to Help Unaccompanied Minors
La Casa Azul, a NYC bookstore, is holding a summer book drive for children who are currently in deportation proceedings in the area. The bookstore is working with the Unaccompanied …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to Host Two-Day Educators Conference on Multiple Literacies of Young Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amherst, MA (July 3, 2014)— Philip Yenawine, co-founder of Visual Understanding in Education (VUE), is the keynote speaker at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art’s Summer …
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Young Readers Center Hosts Symposium on Reluctant Readers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETwo writers of books for young people, a pediatrician and a school psychologist will participate in a moderated discussion about “reluctant readers,” children who are not reading as …
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In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More
Hosted by The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA), In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More, is an interdisciplinary professional development day created for educators, librarians, parents, and students of …
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Calling Children’s Authors, Publishers, Innovators: A Webcast on Developing Children’s Apps
Digital Book World is hosting a webcast especially for authors, publishers, and innovators interested in children’s apps. Speakers will include Eric Huang, Development Director at Made in Me; Dean Johnson, SVP at Creative …
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NYPL’s Children’s Literary Salon: The Phantom Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations
The next session of the New York Public Library’s Children’s Literary Salon will feature a screening of The Phantom Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations. This documentary film runs 56 minutes. Following the …
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Best-Selling Author Andrea Davis Pinkney to Present the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
Rejoice the Legacy! What: 2014 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture When: Saturday, May 3, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7:00 p.m. with reception and book signing following Where: …
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Megan Shepherd Leads YA Writing Class at UNCA
Megan Shepherd, the author of The Madman’s Daughter trilogy, will lead a young adult fiction writing class at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). During the class, she will discuss the …
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Educators! Sign Up for FREE Virtual Readings with Beloved Authors & Illustrators
Qlovi + Authors is an original series of live virtual author readings for classrooms. Tune in and connect with acclaimed children’s book authors and illustrators via YouTube and Google Hangouts on …
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Indies First Storytime Day
Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo is spearheading the inaugural Indies First Storytime Day in celebration of the 95th annual Children’s Book Week. Authors and illustrators will be appearing at local indie bookstores nationwide to read …
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A New Book Club for Kids in NY! First Books: E. L. Konigsburg and Kate DiCamillo
via Housing Works Bookstore Cafe: “When we read together, we connect. Together, we see the world. Together, we see one another.” –Kate DiCamillo Face-to-Face: A Middle Readers Book GroupHousing Works …
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Big Sur Writing Workshops
The registration deadline for the March 7-9, 2014 Big Sur Writing Workshops is fast approaching! Writers of picture books, early reader, middle grade & YA fiction: here is your opportunity …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: This Censorious World: Books for Children and Their Challenges
What are your thoughts on all the challenges that have been made against children’s books? The February session of the NYPL Children’s Literary Salon will explore the relationship between censorship …
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How does horror work? Find out with R.L. Stine and Joseph LeDoux!
The Rubin Museum of Art will be screening a taped conversation with R.L. Stine — author of over 300 horror novels and known fondly as the “Stephen King of children’s …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Common Core & Other Delightful Happenstances
Do you have a lot of questions about Common Core? The January session of the NYPL Children’s Literary Salon will focus on this education initiative that has been implemented in …
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Complimentary Webinar: Innovations & Disruptions in K-12 Educational Publishing
Starting in 2014, the majority of public schools across the country will begin using new curriculum that meshes with the Common State Core Standards. A free educational webinar on December …
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NYPL Children’s Literary Salon: Inseparable Companions
Who didn’t love playing with dolls when they were kids? The December session of the NYPL Children’s Literary Salon will explore the relationship between dolls and children’s literature. Guests that …
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Bestselling Author-Artists Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey Create A “Story Smashup” Live On Stage in Exclusive Scholastic Webcast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY—November 21, 2013—Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced a free webcast event pairing for the first time bestselling author-artist Jeff …
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Get Ready for YALSA’s 2014 Teen Tech Week™ — March 9-15, 2014!
Via YALSA: YALSA announces 2014 Teen Tech Week™ “The time has come to DIY @ your library! Registration for Teen Tech Week™, YALSA’s annual celebration of digital literacy and technology …
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The Children’s Literary Salon: Cross-Cultural Children’s Literature
French author/illustrator Marc Boutavant and American author/illustrator Carin Berger will headline a conversation at the New York Public Library’s Children’s Literary Salon. They will discuss the experiences they have had …
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A Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of The New York Review Children’s Collection at McNally Jackson
To mark the 10th anniversary of The New York Review Children’s Collection, Edwin Frank, editor of NYRB Classics and The New York Review Children’s Collection series, will moderate a discussion …
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The Children’s Literary Salon: The Art of the Great Picture Book Read-Aloud
The next session of the New York Public Library’s Children Literary Salon will focus on the art of reading picture books out loud. Three authors and illustrators, Peter Brown, Steve …
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A Port Washington Public Library Panel: Past, Present and Future — Insiders Look at Children’s Literature in the 21st Century
Past, Present and Future: Insiders Look at Children’s Literature in the 21st Century is a panel discussion that will be led by Jane Breskin Zalben and take place at The Port …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Presents: Annual Educators’ Night with Guest Speaker and Author Jack Gantos
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce its Annual Educators’ Night on October 30, 2013, featuring a conversation and book signing with award-winning author Jack Gantos, as well as …
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The 92Y Celebrates ‘Harriet the Spy’ at 50
Random House Children’s Book is set to publish a special 50th anniversary edition of Harriet the Spy. The 92Y plans to celebrate this momentous occasion with a panel event called …
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American Bookseller’s Association Children’s Institute
The ABA’s second annual Children’s Institute will be a day-long education program open exclusively to ABA Group member booksellers. The 2014 Children’s Institute will feature an Opening Plenary, Closing Reception, …
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Highlights Workshop: Writing Across Boundaries
Update 9/12: Editors Cheryl Klein of Scholastic and Stacy Whitman of Tu Books/Lee & Low will also be special guests. Workshop Description For any writer it’s a challenge to write …
