Upcoming Professional Learning and Development Opportunities

National Library Week Webinar: The Role of Librarians & Story, and the Importance of Both | April 22, 2026 3:30 PM Mountain Time

Join Stacy Wells (Choctaw), author of the Tana Cooks series and Stronger Than (co-written with Nikki Grimes) and youth librarian, as she explores how librarians and authors do more than encourage reading in kids. They shape readers who see themselves in story, in their communities, and in the wider world. She'll share how authentic Native stories are central to that work, why book awards matter for Native authors, and how getting those books into the hands of children builds identity and belonging for Native readers and opens doors of understanding for every reader they reach.