The Summer Children's Literature Institute

Since 1975, the biennial Summer Institute in Children's Literature has gathered to advocate, explore, and celebrate literature for young people through a single thematic lens. Our time together refreshes and fortifies as it reignites our commitment to excellence across children's and young adult literature.

The Institute convenes authors and illustrators, scholars and students, teachers and librarians, publishers and agents for an immersive experience. Recent themes have included: Are We There Yet?, Lost and Found, Make Way, (im)Possible Dreams, Homecomings, Love Letters, The Body Electric, and Crimes and Misdemeanors.