VirginiaHamiltonConf

The Virginia Hamilton Conference is the longest-running event in the United States to focus exclusively on multicultural literature for children & young adults.

[Jaime Adoff @jaimeadoff]

In conversation with fine artist/kid lit illustrator extraordinaire, ⁦@Aprilwharrison⁩ ⁦@VHamiltonConf⁩ 35th anniversary. April will be illustrating “Violet and The Frost King” by the late Virginia Hamilton and @jaimeadoff Pub date 2025 Christy Ottaviano Books.

[Monique Wingard @MoniqueWingard]

Jason Low makes a great point about the power of storytelling. If we are going to depict life, it is important to focus on joy and not just people’s pain. @VHamiltonConf #35VHC

[Monique Wingard @MoniqueWingard]

Something to consider as the fight against misinformation continues:

“An ignorant population is easy to control.” - Dr. Belinda Boon, @iSchoolKSU

@VHamiltonConf #35VHC

[Christina Getrost @goldiebug]

The 35th @VHamiltonConf opens with a lovely surprise welcome message from the late beloved poet and Virginia's husband Arnold Adoff. #35VHC

[Christina Getrost @goldiebug]

More from #35VHC @VHamiltonConf : wonderful discussions in small groups about solutions to getting more diverse books to kids; KSU grad students poster sessions; AR technology used with children's books; author & VHC co-founder Dr. Tony Manna talks with Cecily and the group.

[Christina Getrost @goldiebug]

Engaging conversations about representation with publisher Jason Low of @LEEandLOW, Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator @Aprilwharrison April Harrison, librarian and KSU iSchool instructor Belinda Boon, and science fiction author @NisiShawl at #35VHC @VHamiltonConf

[Christina Getrost @goldiebug]

So amazing to hear the origin stories of #ReadingRainbow from the creators, Cecily and Larry Lancit, in conversation with stiryteller/librarian extraordinaire Jan Ridgeway. @VHamiltonConf #35VHC

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

@penguinkids @JackieWoodson Lovely!

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

#35vhc #belonging #Diversity #livedexperience #inclusion #equity #parallelcultures #ksu

[Reinberger Children's Library Center @RCLCkentstate]

@VHamiltonConf #35VHC Meet the creators and producers of the Emmy Award-Winning Reading Rainbow, along with award-winning children’s authors and illustrators. Join the conference mission to promote cultural awareness & affirmation of lived experiences.

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

#35thVirginiaHamiltonConference

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

Love these beautiful bookstore photos!

[AALBC @aalbc]

In Wichita Kansas at @Watermarkbooks here are just a couple of several great displays @kwamealexander @JerryCraft @JustUsBooks @DrIbram

[Just Us Books @JustUsBooks]

If you’ve heard the reference to books as “mirrors, windows & sliding glass doors” (even if you haven’t) don’t miss the next “Just Us &”

Wade & Cheryl are speaking with scholar/author Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop!

Subscribe to our #YouTube & watch July 7. https://t.co/QOgrJVZGoE

[Just Us Books @JustUsBooks]

📚It’s story time!📚

Join author Cheryl Willis Hudson ( @diversitymom_ch ) as she reads from her picture book classic Bright Eyes, Brown Skin, co-written with Bernette Ford, illustrated by George Ford.

🎬 https://t.co/OzIcsHDTP9

#kidlit #storytime #readaloud #youtube

[SchoolLibraryJournal @sljournal]

The Great 2020 Quarantine Book Spine Poem Challenge! https://t.co/CHYwDha8Vl 100 Scope Notes

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

Because of the ongoing spread of coronavirus & current closure of the Kent State campus, the 35th Virginia Hamilton Conference (4/30/2020) has been cancelled.
We are working on rescheduling it, and will post the new date as soon as we can. Stay tuned!

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

Just a reminder that registration is now open for the 35th Virginia Hamilton Conference on April 30! https://t.co/45eaxUIEm0 or https://t.co/Tc7zsmwNUQ

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

We love this strip (and libraries) (and librarians).

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

A quick morning comic about PUBLIC LIBRARIES! 💛📚💛📚💛

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

"Choosing simply to add another mirror to the myriad that glitter around the white kid? That’s a political act. It’s a perpetuation of the status quo, of the myth of homogeneity, of the divine national narrative." https://t.co/EesAMX5RqM

[VirginiaHamiltonConf @VHamiltonConf]

Fascinating and chilling: Don't miss this article by Edith Campbell. https://t.co/7UuxiJfCcT