The Literacy Forum by Book an Author
A non-profit, thought leadership series for educators, librarians, and PTO leaders.
Literacy Forum brings together literacy experts for in-depth discussions on the latest trends and challenges in education. Each session features thought leaders sharing insights on topics like equitable access to reading materials, innovative teaching methods, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. The series aims to empower educators, librarians, and PTO leaders with practical strategies to enhance literacy engagement in their communities.
Webinars + Events
June 27–29, 2026
You’re Invited:
Book an Author In Real Life at ALA Annual Conference 2026
STAY TUNED
More webinars and events coming soon!
View replays of our past events
March 2–6, 2026
Book an Author Literacy Week:
Authors, Activities & Free Resources
January 23, 2026
Free Author Visits:
Lunar New Year Virtual Author Visit
October 29, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Spooky Storytime with Author Timothy Young – Free Event for K – 5th Grade
October 3, 2025
Free Author Visit:
Moon Festival Author Virtual Visit with Yobe Qiu – Free Event for PreK–5th Grade
August – September 2025
Free Author Visits:
2025 Back to School Free Virtual Reading Events
June 18, 2025
Literacy Forum:
Style with Purpose: A Journey from Pain to Power, Sponsored by Women with Vision International
May 28, 2025
Literacy Forum:
Everyone Feels Nervous Sometimes—Here’s What to Do About It, Sponsored by Women with Vision International
March 28, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Free Virtual Author Visit 8th – 12th Grade, Sponsored by Women with Vision International
March 27, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Free Virtual Author Visit 6th – 7th Grade, Sponsored by Snowy Village PNW
March 21, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Free Virtual Author Visit 4th – 5th Grade, Sponsored by Outschool
March 14, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Free Virtual Author Visit 2nd – 3rd Grade, Sponsored by Duck Duck Eco Goods
March 7, 2025
Free Author Visits:
Free Virtual Author Visit Pre-K – 1st Grade, Sponsored by Oxbridge Preschool
February 5, 2025
Literacy Forum:
So you want to put together an in person or online book fair?
January 22, 2025
Literacy Forum:
Integrating AI Tools in Education and Libraries: Ethical and Effective Approaches
January 8, 2025
Literacy Forum:
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion:
Tips and Resources for Libraries and Educators
November 13, 2024
Literacy Forum:
So you want your stakeholders to listen…
November 6, 2024
Literacy Forum:
So you want to brand your school library…
November 1, 2024
Literacy Forum:
Connecting Chinese Dual Language Teachers with Bilingual Resources
連結中文雙語教師與雙語資源
October 23, 2024