Join SLJ and leading publishers as we celebrate Pride Month with a vibrant collection of new titles for children and teens that beautifully explore LGBTQ+ stories and characters.

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

Join us Friday, June 7 at 1 p.m. ET, for a conversation with Shusterman, discussing his journey to becoming a writer, the key to effective collaborations, his most beloved work, and more.

Join us July 25th for our fourth annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. Register for a day dedicated to their craft and hard work, with a schedule that includes keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators.

Join us Thursday, August 22nd for our 13th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event! Come 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.   

Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership and administration.

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

Learn foundational principles of agile leadership to enhance organizational flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.