About the Program

In these lively online seminars, Kathleen Odean introduces an range of excellent diverse YA books from 2015-2022.  She brings the books to life with descriptions, quotes, and analysis.  Kathleen also shares practical activities and strategies for promoting the books to teens and integrating them into your program.  Participants have opportunities to chat briefly with each other about books and ideas.  Everyone receives a handout with booklists and resources.  This is Kathleen’s 20th year of presenting seminars that receive excellent evaluations from participants.  Join her for this celebration of wonderful diverse books.

The online seminar is available for grades 6-12, grades 6-8, or grades 9-12.  The seminar can be focused on only fiction or both fiction and nonfiction.  A seminar can be booked for a 4-1/2 session in one day or over a series of days.  A single 2-hour session focusing on grades 6-8 or grades 9-12 is also available.