What's on at the SLA this week...

Date: 19 02 2024

Your weekly round-up of all the exciting events not to be missed this week.

 

EmpathyLab Book Collection

Thursday 22nd February,3.30pm - 4.30pm

The 2024 Read for Empathy Collection has officially landed! Ensure you're getting the most out of these specially selected titles - perfect for building empathy across all ages - by joining our webinar with EmpathyLab Founder Sarah Mears. FREE for SLA members!

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Plus, coming up next week...

 

Literary Lifelines: Using Books to Craft Resilient Futures

Wednesday 28th February, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

It can be difficult to find appropriate resources that support pupils in thinking and talking about their experiences and concerns. Join this webinar to discover high-quality, research-informed lessons and literature that will improve KS2 pupils’ understanding of challenging times and boost their resilience.

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My Dad Can - A Father's Day Interview with Stephen Lightbown

Posted on 19/06/2026
We spoke to author Stephen Lightbown about representation, bedtime stories, and dads as reading role models

Maintaining the momentum of the National Year of Reading

Posted on 18/06/2026
Sian Hardy, Director of Literacy Hive, considers deliberate, proactive and empowering change in the National Year of Reading

Spotlight on our Headline Conference Sponsor

Posted on 26/05/2026
We caught up with Duncan Wright from Accessit Library ahead of their headline sponsorship of the SLA conference