Cost: Free
When: April 8, 4:30-5:00pm ET (6:30–7am AEST)
Where: Online
Register here

Join Michelle Aung Thin in a live author chat and Q&A about her novel, Crossing the Farak River. She’ll be discussing the challenges of writing about the Rohingya crisis and building empathy through fiction.

Middle Grade Magic is School Library Journal‘s second annual virtual summit dedicated to middle grade literature. It is 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! It will be held on 8 April, 10am – 5pm ET ( 12am – 7am AEST).

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. Learn more and sign up here.