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

Honoring author Virginia Hamilton, the conference reflects a commitment to promoting cultural awareness and affirming cultural pride while addressing the array of issues which surround the concept of culture. The conference is held each April at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

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2012 Virginia Hamilton Conference (link to official conference website)

Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth

April 4 and 5, 2013