Take the next step in your antiracism journey and learn even more you can do to transform your library or classroom culture.

Manga’s recent boom in popularity has ushered in new opportunities for libraries to connect with communities. Whether you are an avid manga enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore this beloved medium, we invite you to join us for a manga-focused “PowerPoint Party” tailored specifically for libraries.

Join us May 23 for the most anticipated librarian gathering of the spring 2024 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend. Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained, and provide insight into industry trends as you work to grow and diversify your collections. 

In this crash course, you will learn trauma-informed, equity-centered practices for de-escalation in order to maintain a calm environment at your library.

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.

Join us July 25 for our 3rd annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists dedicated to the visual dance and extraordinary craft of picture books! 

Join us for the 13th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event, where you'll hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained. 

Transform your library culture and services by learning how to build and maintain a people-centered culture of belonging.

The Summit will bring together current and aspiring youth services leaders from across the country for a day and a half of timely and actionable learning, sharing, and connection. Join leaders who are driving the future of public libraries and gain ideas and skills that will help you take your career, and your youth services programs, to the next level.   

Build stronger relationships with your community by improving your customer service skills.