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Join us May 22nd for our School Library Journal Day of Dialog virtual event! Our day-long program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and entertained. Come hear about the hottest forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from nonfiction and romance to picture books and graphic novels.

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It's time for our fifth annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza! Join us July 17 for this all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. 

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Hold short, routine discussions of recent patron interactions to pinpoint what worked, what didn’t, and how to respond differently next time. Regular scenario debriefs turn everyday challenges into practical learning moments. (Reducing Staff Stress & Trauma, Fall 2024)
 
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Join us May 20 at 2:00 PM ET for a free sneak peek into our professional development courses! You will experience a pre-recorded 1-hour session from one of our most popular courses, followed by a live Q&A about ongoing professional development options through Library Journal and School Library Journal. Walk away with strategies to reduce stress and support your team and get a first-hand look at the kind of practical, actionable professional development training LJ and SLJ deliver, designed to meet the challenges you face every day in your library. 

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Join current and aspiring youth services innovators and other public library leaders from across the country to delve into the important and impactful work shaping library services. Learn about cutting-edge, effective, and actionable best practices; gain inspiration for your own leadership path as we move our communities and profession forward, through whatever comes next, with commitment, care, and creativity.

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Join Library Journal and our panel of architects and design vendors May 29 for a one-hour discussion on purposeful library design for any budget. We’ll explore renovations, accessibility, and sustainability in design. Experts from BHC Architects, Dennis Kowal Architects, Johnston Architects, and Franklin Fixtures will show you how to do more with less, while optimizing your spaces for patrons.

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Did you miss last week's PRH Book and Author Fest? Well now's your chance to catch it On Demand! Register and re-live our Spring 2025 virtual book and author festival filled with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile! 

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