Join us July 17th for our fifth 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.

Learn to support early literacy by integrating the science of reading into your elementary library.

Recommended for preK-3rd grade school librarians.

Learn the science of engaging in play at work to increase productivity and prevent burnout.

Recommended for anyone who manages people.

Learn tangible ways to handle censorship, find allies, and ensure your library policies are up to date. 

Recommended for all levels and types of library personnel.
 

Learn innovative strategies that foster a love of books and create a vibrant reading culture in your school library.

Recommended for librarians and media specialists at secondary (6-12) schools.

Learn proven methods for teaching secondary students the research skills they need to succeed.

Recommended for librarians and media specialists at secondary (6-12) schools.

Learn engaging and effective teaching methods to help students develop critical information literacy skills.

Recommended for grades 8-12 school librarians and academic librarians.

Join us Thursday, August 7^th for our 14th 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.

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the virtual exhibit hall to meet with leading publishers and download digital galleys and other free resources.

Strengthen literacy with books your readers already love.

Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.

This course is intended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries.