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 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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

Experience dynamic and informative content in this day-long virtual conference brought to you by SLJ & LJ in partnership with NCTE. You’ll hear from the rockstars of reading and literacy from authors and teachers to librarians and other education and industry leaders. All of this talent and expertise is coming together to raise up the love of reading. 

This online youth services course brings together experts to discuss the most pressing issues for school and youth services librarians today.