2026 Book Talk: Creative Essentials Featuring Tom…

The Stanford d.school K12 Lab presents a 2026 Book Talk in their Creative Essentials series, featuring a guest lecture delivered online. This series of monthly author conversations explores the principles and practices of creative action, bringing Stanford's design thinking expertise directly to educators and creative practitioners through accessible virtual events. The Stanford d.school's K12 Lab designs professional development experiences that inspire educators to creatively engage with their students, content, schools, and communities. The Creative Essentials Book Club pairs guest speakers with recommended books, offering participants the chance to engage with leading thinkers on creativity, design, and innovation in education. These sessions are part of the d.school's broader mission to make design thinking accessible beyond Stanford's campus, providing educators with frameworks for fostering creative confidence, human-centred problem solving, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Whether you're new to design thinking or looking to deepen your practice, these book talks offer intellectual stimulation and practical inspiration from the intersection of design, education, and creativity.