Even though the American Library Association conference has gone virtual this year, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on our offerings! View our catalog, request digital copies of our newest titles, enter our raffle for a chance to win a bundle of Lee & Low books, and check out our virtual resources for librarians, educators, and teachers alike below.
Category Archives: Activities and Events
Events with Lee & Low Books or our authors and illustrators.
How to Host a Successful Virtual Author Visit
The number of authors, illustrators, and author/illustrators who do virtual author visits to schools are increasing in number all the time. A virtual author visit is a visit by an author to a school or classroom via electronic means: Zoom, Skype, or another such platform. While a virtual author visit may not be as effective as a live author visit, it can still inspire student participation and reading motivation after the visit is over, with the key to the success of the visit held in the hand of the host – be it teacher, librarian, counselor, or other*. The process is very similar to scheduling an in-person visit to the school, however there are some distinct differences and challenges.
If you are considering a virtual author visit for your school, library, or bookstore, watch our webinar discussion on best practices! The panel of experts includes author Traci Sorell (Indian No More, Lee and Low Books, c2019), Dr. Christina Dorr (Media Specialist, Weaver Middle School, Hilliard, OH) and Stephanie Bange (Author Events Coordinator, Lee and Low Books):
Read on for tips and guidance on how to set up a Virtual Author Event from our Events Coordinator, Stephanie: Continue reading
Tea Time Talk: Author/Illustrator Christy Hale and Editor-at-Large Louise May
Time for our next Tea Time Talk! Brew yourself a cup of tea, settle down in your most comfortable chair, and join us for our Tea Time Talk with our authors and editors!
In these short, casual conversations, get a behind-the-scenes look at our publishing process as our Lee & Low editors share a (virtual) cup of tea with one of our authors. Hear them describe the initial inspiration and the development process, discuss questions that came up during the editing, and reflect on decisions they made.
For this Tea Time Talk, award-winning author/illustrator Christy Hale will be in conversation with Editor-at-Large Louise May about Christy’s book Todos iguales/All Equal.
Register here. You can join us live today at 2pm ET, or register for a link to watch the recording later!
Past Tea Time Talk Recordings:
Tea Time Talk: Author Kelly J. Baptist with Assistant Editor Kandace Coston
Time for our next Tea Time Talk! Brew yourself a cup of tea, settle down in your most comfortable chair, and join us for our Tea Time Talk with our authors and editors!
In these short, casual conversations, get a behind-the-scenes look at our publishing process as our Lee & Low editors share a (virtual) cup of tea with one of our authors. Hear them describe the initial inspiration and the development process, discuss questions that came up during the editing, and reflect on decisions they made.
For this Tea Time Talk, New Voices Award Honor Kelly J. Baptist will be in conversation with assistant editor Kandace Coston as they discuss Kelly’s book The Electric Slide and Kai.
Register here. You can join us live today at 2pm ET, or register for a link to watch the recording later!
Past Tea Time Talk Recordings:
Tea Time Talk: Author Traci Sorell with Publisher Stacy Whitman and Editor Elise McMullen-Ciotti
Tea Time Talk is back! Brew yourself a cup of tea, settle down in your most comfortable chair, and join us for our second Tea Time Talk with our authors and editors!
In these short, casual conversations, get a behind-the-scenes look at our publishing process as our Lee & Low editors share a (virtual) cup of tea with one of our authors. Hear them describe the initial inspiration and the development process, discuss questions that came up during the editing, and reflect on decisions they made.
Tea Time Talk: Author Hena Khan with Editorial Director Cheryl Klein
Brew yourself a cup of tea, settle down in your most comfortable chair, and join us for our new series: Tea Time Talks!
In these short, casual conversations, get a behind-the-scenes look at our publishing process as one of Lee & Low’s editors shares a (virtual) cup of tea with one of our authors. Hear them describe the initial inspiration and the development process, discuss questions that came up during the editing, and reflect on decisions they made. Continue reading
Planning a Virtual Author Visit with Lee and Low Authors
As school and event cancellations continue due to the spread of COVID-19, educators, caregivers, and parents are looking for ways to facilitate learning at home. Breaking up the day with online activities and virtual events can be challenging, but we’re here to offer support in any way we can.
Many of our authors and illustrators do virtual visits and can present to your classroom or library via Zoom, Skype, or another platform. Browse our list of available authors and contact Stephanie Bange at authorvisits@leeandlow.com to find out more.
Meet Lee and Low Books at NCTE!
The National Council for the Teachers of English Annual Convention is this week and we’re so excited to meet everyone! The conference will take place in Baltimore from November 21 – 24 at the Baltimore Convention Center and our books and signings will be at the Publishers Spotlight Booth #1324!
See below for our signing schedule as well as a few other events that our authors and illustrators will be participating in:
Meet Lee & Low at ALA 2019!
It’s that time of year again! The annual American Library Association conference is in just a few days and we would love to meet you! If you will be in Washington DC this year, come visit us in booth #1451 where we’ll give away ARCs, bookmarks, posters, postcards, and other free swag!
Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: LGBTQ+ Children’s Books
Just in time for Pride Month, join Lee & Low Books for a special free webinar focused on LGBTQ+ books for youth! Join Katie Potter, Lee & Low’s Literacy Specialist, in conversation with Lee & Low authors Kyle Lukoff (When Aidan Became a Brother), Lesléa Newman (Sparkle Boy), and Maya Christina Gonzalez (Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol), as they discuss the inspiration behind their books and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in children’s literature. Continue reading