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Meg Medina Changes Gears: An author talk with the 2019 Newbery Medal winner

Register to watch on-demand! Enjoy an author talk with 2019 Newbery Medal award-winner, Meg Medina. Author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Meg will share her thoughts on writing about strong and diverse female characters, the importance of reading and the power of hope.

Meg Medina Changes Gears: An author talk with the 2019 Newbery Medal winner

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A Summer in Space STEM Reads

A Summer in Space: Slow the Slide

Check out these books for the 2019 public-library summer reading theme: “A Universe of Stories."

The Haunt They Want: Why Student Readers Are Entranced by Horror & Suspense

The Haunt They Want: Horror & Suspense

Horror and suspense titles are disappearing from the library. Find out why with JLG editor Maria Wang.

The Haunt They Want: Why Student Readers Are Entranced by Horror & Suspense

The Haunt They Want: Horror & Suspense

Horror and suspense titles are disappearing from the library. Find out why with JLG editor Maria Wang.

Capturing Readers & Data with Digital Streaming

Capturing Readers & Data with Digital Streaming

Find out how JLG Digital satisfies your students and provides you with data to help drive buying decisions.

Meet Varian Johnson: A Book Talk with the Author of The Parker Inheritance

Meet Varian Johnson

Grades 6-8

The Parker Inheritance author shares what he hopes middle-grade readers get from his book.

When Words & Art Collide: The Allure of Graphic Novels

Discover how this creative medium can help your readers with visual literacy.

Likes Matter: Using Social Media to Promote Your Library

Learn how to use social media to attract students and promote your library!

Nonfiction for Everyone

Grades PreK–12

Authour, Melissa Stewart looks at fact-filled stories for that are sure to pique everyone's interest.

Love & War

Grades 9–12

Emotionally powerful titles that dig deep into love, loss, and the impact they have on our lives.

Stars So Far

Grades K–12

Listen in as Kayleigh Hanlin and Mahnaz Dar discuss K–12 books receiving rave reviews.

Using Award-Winning Titles in Your Library Program

A quick look at online resources and programming ideas for every librarian who loves great books.

Spring Books for Elementary

Grades PreK–6

A review of some of the most popular elementary titles to add to your collection for young readers.

Sizzling Teen Books

Grades 6–12

Join Deborah B. Ford during this speedy introduction to popular must-have titles for your collection.

The Fascinating World of Graphic Novels

Grades PreK–12

What makes comics and graphic novels so powerful?

Creating a Culture of Reading

Grades PreK–12

Beanstack's Felix Brandon Lloyd on the power of reading contests and tips for success.

Three Reading Challenges with Rockstar Librarians

Important insights from industry professionals about successful reading challenges.

The Lowdown on Hi-Lo

Grades K–12

Discussion of JLG's Hi-Lo titles and what makes for a compelling book for developing readers.

¡Viva los libros!: How Readers Find Themselves in Spanish Titles

Grades PreK–12

Exciting Books in Spanish.

Elementary Booktalk

Grades PreK-6

Listen in as the leaders of the JLG editorial team discuss elementary must-read selections.

Middle School Booktalk

Grades 5-8

The JLG editorial team takes a deep dive into popular middle school selections on a variety of subjects.

Let's Talk 2019 Award Winners

Grades PreK-12

JLG's Susan Marston and former Scholastic exec discuss our 2019 ALA Youth Media Award winners.

The Transformative Power
of YA Literature

Join JLG’s Lucas Klauss and former Scholastic exec Elissa Tomasetti for a deep dive into the hottest titles in YA.

Fighter for Justice

Grades 9-12

The Horn Book's Roger Sutton interviews author Ilene Cooper about her book Eleanor Roosevelt: Fighter for Justice.

When Reading "Clicks": Leveraging Digital in Your Library

Grades K–12

Learn about how digital tools can advance the love & skill of reading in the gadget generation.

The Nonfiction Revolution: How the genre is reshaping student success

Grades K–12

Find out how creative new Nonfiction titles are making the genre more accessible than ever.