Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Free Webinars from Booklist

Let’s Get Graphic: Kids’ Comics in Classrooms and Libraries

Free Webinar
Thursday, April 29, 2010, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST


Graphic novels continue to be red hot! In this webinar, children’s librarian and comics expert Eva Volin and Booklist Books for Youth Associate Editor Ian Chipman join Françoise Mouly of TOON Books, Roger Rosen of Rosen Publishing, David Saylor of Scholastic, and Mark Siegel of First Second to talk about the latest trends. Whether you are new to comics or a seasoned graphic novel veteran, you will come away from this session with many ideas for developing your collection, tips on using comics in your curriculum, and sneak peeks of the newest titles.


Trends in Teen Lit:  The Independent View 

Free Webinar
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST



Young adult literature continues to be one of the most exciting and evolving areas in the publishing world. In this hourlong webinar, moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Young Adult Books Editor, you’ll hear about new trends in teen books from author and Booklist columnist Michael Cart and three independent publishers: Melissa Wood of Sourcebooks, Andrew Woolridge of Orca Book Publishers, and Rick Wilks and Susan Shipton of Annick Press. Join us for an informative hour that will surely give you fresh perspectives on new books for eager and reluctant teen readers alike.

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