2022 School Library Journal Leadership Summit

1300 Nicollet Mall,Minneapolis MN 55403

04 November, 2022

Description

Join us November 4-6—live and in person—for the 2022 SLJ Summit: “Advocacy in Action.”Convening in Minneapolis, MN, the Summit will assemble school library leaders and community stakeholders to consider the challenges and opportunities surrounding top issues, from intellectual freedom and student mental health to the American Rescue Plan, the largest one-time federal investment in education.Rooted in SLJ’s leading coverage at the convergence of K-12 and libraries, the Summit—now in its 18th year—welcomes the community to gather in an especially critical time for the profession, and the students and families that you serve.Stimulating keynotes will provide touchpoints for discussion and engagement at the event and beyond. Award-winning author and founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh will help kick off the Summit, and on Sunday we’ll glean insight and inspiration from K.C. Boyd, 2022 School Librarian of the Year. Over the two-day program:-Glean actionable advice on building relationships to fight censorship, with resources and specific actions to take before a book challenge is made.-Learn from the experts about ESSER funding opportunities for libraries, followed by an interactive workshop to help attendees develop related strategies to take to their communities and better integrate library services with district goals, including SEL.-Learn how to support student mental health through bibliocounseling, developed by a school librarian and social worker, with tips on leading book club discussions.-Celebrate books with a panel featuring Native American creators.Program details can be found here.This year, attendees will get a chance to take the mic in lightning sessions, fast-paced five-minute presentations on a topic of their choice.Got an idea to present at the SLJ Summit? Send us a proposal.If you require an invoice or need information on group rates, please email us at [email protected].