There is even a virtual vendor hall.
See this link for all the information and free registration:
https://www.slj.com/?event=middle-grade-magic-2020
A Virtual Event Dedicated to Middle Grade Literature
Join School Library Journal for our second annual Middle Grade Magic virtual summit, a day-long celebration and exploration of one of the burgeoning and most important areas of publishing for young readers: literature for children ages eight through 12 and beyond! Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the most anticipated new titles for kids and tweens, from laugh-out-loud tales to eye-popping graphic novels to enveloping fantasy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with authors, download educational resources, and receive prizes and giveaways.
Middle Grade Magic is a free, completely virtual conference – no traveling, no cost, AND you will be able to earn CE credits for all the webcast sessions you attend. Register now, and we look forward to ‘seeing’ you on April 8th.
Can't make the live date? No problem! The entire environment will be archived and available for up to three months.
Schedule of events:
Join School Library Journal for our second annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration and exploration of one of the burgeoning and most important areas of publishing for young readers: literature for children ages eight through 12 – and beyond! Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the most anticipated new titles, hear from celebrated authors, and – for the first time this year – attend librarian-led sessions on services and programming for middle graders. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with authors, download educational resources, and receive prizes and giveaways.
Middle Grade Magic is a free, completely virtual conference – no traveling, no cost. Attendees will also earn CE credits for all the webcast sessions they attend.
Can't make the live date? No problem! The entire environment and all of the sessions will be archived and available for three months.
10:00 AM | Booths Open
11:00–11:30 AM | Opening Keynote with Andrea Davis Pinkney, Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It (Little, Brown)
11:30 AM–12:15 PM | Panel 1: Family Ties
Cyn Bermudez, The "Brothers" series (Rosen)
Ally Carter, Winterbourne Home for Vengeance and Virtue (HMH)
Leigh Dragoon, Little Witches: Magic in Concord (Oni)
J.M.M Nuanez, Birdie and Me (Penguin)
Amanda Strong, Four Faces of the Moon (Annick)
Moderator: Ashleigh Williams, Middle Grade Editor, SLJ
12:15–1:00 PM | Panel 2: Funny Books
Jessica Kim, Stand Up, Yumi Chung! (Penguin)
Yehudi Mercado, Fun Fun Fun World (Oni)
Jason Platt, Middle School Misadventures: Operation: Hat Heist! (Little, Brown)
Chad Sell, Doodleville (Random)
Moderator: Mahnaz Dar, Graphic Novel Editor, SLJ
1:00–1:30 PM | Lunch Keynote with Renée Watson, Ways to Make Sunshine (Bloomsbury)
Moderator: Ashleigh Williams, Middle Grade Editor, SLJ
1:30–2:00 PM | Break
2:00–2:45 PM | Panel 3: Fantasy, Folklore, and Reimagined Stories
Alane Adams, The Eye of Zeus (SparkPress)
Rena Barron, Maya and the Rising Dark (HMH)
Christina Soontornvat, A Wish in the Dark (Candlewick)
J. Torres, Lola: A Ghost Story (Oni)
Moderator: Anja Webb, Assistant Editor, SLJ
2:45–3:15 PM | Fast Learning Session: Awesome Programs for Middle Graders
Speakers TBD
3:15–4:00 PM | Panel 4: Friends and Friendship Stories
Kat Leyh, Snapdragon (Macmillan)
Gina Loveless, The Friend Thief (Andrews McMeel)
Zanib Mian, Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet (Penguin)
Laura Shovan & Saadia Faruqi, A Place at the Table (HMH)
Beth Vrabel, The Newspaper Club (Running Press)
Moderator: Marybeth Kozikowski, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY
4:00–4:30 PM | Closing Keynote with Linda Sue Park, Prairie Lotus (HMH)
Moderator: Vanessa Willoughby, Associate Editor, Nonfiction, SLJ
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Mr. Kyle R. Kipp, MLIS
Teacher / Librarian
Tappan Middle School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
phone: 734-994-2012 x35428
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