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.

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

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. 

Create safer libraries while centering equity, relationships, and accountability.

Join us to hear from Bloomsbury’s editorial and marketing teams, as well as the authors themselves as they introduce their new fall titles. You'll discover books from critically acclaimed and award winning authors, as well as some exciting debuts, from picture books and middle grade to teen and nonfiction – there’s something for everyone! 

Multiple-award–winning authors of fiction and nonfiction will discuss how they spotlight historical topics and themes through tales of AAPI women and girls and what matters most to them when portraying female characters in their fiction.

On April 25th, join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Spring 2024 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.

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

Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills.