Join us on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT for AUTHOR STUDY WITH KWAME ALEXANDER, a special virtual reading, book talk, and Q&A livestream event with the #1 New York Times best-selling, Newbery medal-winning author of The Crossover, The Door of No Return, Becoming Muhammed Ali, Rebound, The Undefeated, and more!

Every year, Kwame receives thousands of speaking engagement requests, for both in-person and virtual appearances, from schools and libraries all across the country and around the world. In response to this demand, we’ve created this special event to bring Kwame into your classrooms at an exclusive rate.

Kwame will be discussing Booked and The Crossover as we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its publication next year, but also fielding questions about all of his works (don't worry, no spoilers!) from select attendees LIVE in the chat. We’re bringing in some surprise guests and featuring giveaways during the livestream as well!

This event is intended for grades 3-9. Each registration provides access to the virtual livestream, which can be used for a classroom, library, or broadcast to a school-wide assembly. The login cannot be used on multiple devices concurrently.

NOTE: In order to give participants a unique and more personalized experience, space for this virtual livestream event is limited.

Join us on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT for Author Study with Kwame Alexander and special guest, the legendary Judy Blume, recently named as one Time’s 100 Most Influential People of the Year in 2023!

Our 45-minute virtual livestream session is a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from two dynamic #1 New York Times best-selling, award-winning authors. Kwame will read from his National Book Award-longlisted novel, Booked, then speak with Judy on how she creates such compelling characters throughout her beloved collection of 29 best-selling books that have sold more than 90 million copies in 39 languages.

We’ll also do a character writing craft lesson, followed by a LIVE Q&A, taking questions from select attendees in the chat!

- Classroom / School / Library Registration: $375

- Title I Classroom / School or Homeschoolers Registration: $250

This event will also include an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

In order to give participants a unique and more personalized experience, space for this virtual livestream event is limited. Register today at AuthorStudy.com to secure your spot!

Note: This event is intended for grades 4-12 and will run 45 minutes (1:00-1:45pm ET / 10:00 - 10:45am PT). Each registration provides access through a unique URL and passcode as a single login to the virtual livestream, which can be used from one device for viewing in an individual classroom or library, or broadcast to a school-wide assembly. The login cannot be used on multiple devices concurrently. However, the single login can be used if your school or organization is set up to broadcast from one device into multiple classrooms. However, the single login can be used if your school or organization is set up to broadcast from one device into multiple classrooms. Please see FAQs on the event page for additional details.

Join Kwame and his special guest, sculptor/muralist/artist/illustrator Dare Coulter, for a special Author Study event where Kwame will read from his critically-acclaimed book "An American Story", and she will discuss her approach for illustrating the book. The 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from and engage with Kwame and Dare!

Join Kwame and his special guests Toni Blackman and Sue Fliess for a special educational experience celebrating National Poetry Month and the 10th anniversary of The Crossover! In addition to Kwame reading from The Crossover and interaction with his guests, the 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

Register HERE!

Kwame teams up with his friend Jason Reynolds to teach young readers and writers about generating ideas in writing – and more.

This event focuses on idea generation in writing. Students will hear Kwame read from his new book, Black Star, then learn a strategy for idea generation in a brief writing craft lesson. Kwame then turns attention to award-winning, highly acclaimed author Jason Reynolds for a conversation about his creative process as an author, poet and podcaster. Students will hear Jason and Kwame discuss where their ideas come from, how they know when it's time to pursue a writing idea (and when to walk away), and other tidbits kids can apply to their own writing practice. The 45-minute virtual session wraps with a live Q&A session.

Learn how Author Study supports student learning goals.

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Due to a death in the family, Kwame's Author Study with Mo Willems will be postponed until a later date yet to be determined.

Join Kwame and iconic children’s book author Mo Willems to learn about developing strong characters with words and illustrations.

Students will hear Kwame read from one of his children's books, then learn a strategy for creating strong characters in a brief writing lesson. They’ll learn from Kwame and Mo in a conversation about Mo’s approach to character as an author, illustrator, animator and playwright. The 45-minute virtual author visit ends with a live Q&A session, in which Kwame answers questions from children in the chat.

Register HERE!

Learn how Author Study supports student learning goals.