But Why will broadcast live, interactive educational programs for elementary school students on Fridays at 1 p.m. May 8-June 19.
Treat yourself to a daily drawing lesson with children's author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the graphic memoir "Hey, Kiddo!", the Lunch Lady graphic novel series, and the Punk Farm picture books. JJK will broadcast live from his YouTube channel every weekday at 2:00 pm EDT, for 15-30 minutes.
Click here for drawing fun!
Join author Matt de la Peña on Instagram Live, April 7 at 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST for a reading of LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET! de la Peña is partnering with the Penguin Random House and PARENTS #ReadTogetherBeTogether program to share stories with kids & families during this time of social distancing.
The Everywhere Book Fest is a virtual celebration of authors, books, and readers that brings the book festival experience to everyone!
On May 1-2, the book festival will open its virtual doors and unveil two free full days of live and pre-recorded sessions with your favorite picture book, middle grade, and young adult authors.
UNICORNS READ, TOO!
Celebrate International Unicorn Day on April 9, 2020 with your favorite authors!
On April 9, 2020, authors of unicorn books will be live streaming readings and demonstrations throughout the day. On this website, you will find a schedule of events and links, as well as suggestions on how to throw your own unicorn party and teacher’s guides to further explore some of these magical tales.
The Library of Congress presents Dav Pilkey! Dav Pilkey at Home will feature new video content created by Pilkey himself on Friday mornings at 8 a.m. ET on social media channels and the websites of the Library and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company.
Vermont author/illustrator Jason Chin shares his process LIVE in "Making Non-Fiction Picture Books" on the True Stuff Tuesdays Instagram.
Join award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson as she reads aloud from her autobiography-in-verse, "Brown Girl Dreaming" (winner of the National Book Award).
LIVE: April 6-10, 10:30 am on Woodson's Facebook page.
APRIL is POETRY MONTH!
Tune in to Colchester author Daniel M. Holtz's Facebook Live, every weekday in April at 11:00am Eastern (8:00am Pacific), for Poetry Corner! About 20 minutes of educational entertainment for kids, and the kid in you! Feel free to ask questions and comment live. And, every episode will be available to stream after broadcast!
Holtz is the author of “Stinkleberry Pie and Other Ridiculous Rhymes."
In celebration of Cesar Chavez Day, award-winning author/illustrator Yuyi Morales presents a live reading of "Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez," written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by Morales. "Harvesting Hope" received a Pura Belpré Award honor in 2004.
Visit Yuyi Morales' Facebook page for the live reading.