Curious about what’s on tap for 2024? OverDrive’s expert school librarians have you covered, with insights into top K-12 book trends for the year, plus the scoop on new and up-and-coming titles that can keep you ahead of the reading curve.

Make your kids collection more accessible for your community's Spanish speaking population with some of these great new titles. With Spanish language books benefiting both non-English speaking kids and Spanish learners alike, broadening your collection of these books is a great way to make your library more inclusive and inviting for all your young readers. 

How do fiction and nonfiction creators research topics with little historical documentation? Authors and illustrators whose books center Black history discuss how they investigate lesser-known figures and events and bring them into the light.

Our expert Mock Newbery panel, the Heavy Medal Award Committee, discusses five of the best books of the year. Watch, listen in, and join the debate with comments and questions before casting your vote to help decide this year’s Mock Newbery winner!

Join School Library Journal for a lively conversation featuring the 2024 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award finalists. Learn a bit about the inspiration behind these fantastic titles, hear from the authors about their research and storytelling processes.

We've assembled a panel of the often-unsung writers and editors toiling behind the pages, sometimes without attribution, to talk about the nuances and beauty of creating books in translation and the wish to unlock cultures for young readers.

Join us for a delightful picture book webinar where we explore the magical world of colorful illustrations, engaging storytelling, and valuable insights into the art of creating picture books. 

Join School Library Journal and CCSD's Christy James, MLIS, district library and media services coordinator and teacher librarian, Rosie Herold, to learn proven strategies that drove their district’s reading engagement. They will zoom in on CCSD’s 20 Million Minute Challenge from the district and school building perspective. You will gain tangible and lightweight best practices to apply to your district, building, or classroom.

We’ve come a long way from Peter Pan’s Tiger Lily and Pocohontas, but how far? Acclaimed authors Angeline Boulley and Cynthia Leitich Smith discuss Indigenous representation, craft, and the future of Indigenous kid lit. 

The experts at OverDrive bring you their favorite end-of-year titles to educate and entertain readers at every grade level. They’ll cover diverse new holiday releases, always available digital content like comics and magazines, and more.