Engaging Middle Grade Readers
A Practical Companion to Middle Grade Magic
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Course Details March 9, 2027 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
 2-Hour Online Crash Course
 2 Credit Hours
 Recommended for middle grade school and public librarians.
 $49
DID YOU LOVE MIDDLE GRADE MAGIC BUT ARE WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE GREAT BOOKS?
This course gives public library youth services staff and middle school librarians the practical tools to bring Middle Grade Magic books to life through programs, activities, and reader engagement. ABOUT THIS COURSEYour middle grade readers deserve programming that's as good as the books themselves. Live sessions via Zoom: Middle Grade Magic gave you the books. This crash course gives you everything else. Designed as a hands-on companion to the Middle Grade Magic event, this course helps youth services staff and middle school librarians translate outstanding middle grade titles into engaging programs and activities that get readers excited about books and reading. You'll explore practical implementation strategies, programming ideas tied directly to titles from the event, and approaches for reaching the full range of middle grade readers in your community. If you loved Middle Grade Magic, this is your next step. The live sessions run on March 9, 2027, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm ET (recorded for on demand viewing). For more details, check out the What to Expect tab. $49. Not eligible for discounts. Need an invoice or PO? Orders of $600 or greater can choose invoice at checkout. For orders under $600, submit this form , and we will process your order manually. Need approval? Email this course to your supervisor. . TRAINING A TEAM?Multi-seat discounts are automatically calculated in the cart. Return to Full Course Catalog AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSEThis course is designed for public librarians and middle school librarians. SESSIONS AND PRICINGCourse materials unlock on the session deadline date. This course is not eligible for discounts.
GROUP OPTIONSTraining a team? Choose the setup that matches how you want to plan and pay : Group course enrollment: Enroll 3+ staff in this course and save. Bulk course credits: Prepay once, get the highest per-seat discount on every course, and assign seats later. Unlimited annual licensing: System-wide access for a year with no per-course approvals. Request Discounted Group Pricing Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com. COURSE FORMATThis will be a 2-hour online meeting. EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT If you attend or watch recordings of all live sessions, you will spend approximately 2 hours on this course. You will earn 2 hours of professional development credit and a School Library Journal certificate of completion.
ALL THE DETAILSMiddle Grade Magic gave you the books. This crash course gives you everything else. Designed as a hands-on companion to the Middle Grade Magic event, this course helps youth services staff and middle school librarians translate outstanding middle grade titles into engaging programs and activities that get readers excited about books and reading. You'll explore practical implementation strategies, programming ideas tied directly to titles from the event, and approaches for reaching the full range of middle grade readers in your community. If you loved Middle Grade Magic, this is your next step.
ON-DEMAND ACCESSAll live guest speaker sessions are recorded and available on demand for six months following the initial broadcast as part of your purchase.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONComplete all course requirements to earn 2 professional development credit hours and a School Library Journal certificate of completion. Certificates are emailed upon completion.
ACCESSIBILITYAll video recordings feature auto-captioning. If you require accommodations, please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration and we will make our best efforts to support your needs.
SUPPORTFor technical or course-related support, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. |