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, and is sponsored by Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science, the College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services and the Office of Continuing and Distance Education. Additional support is provided by Akron-Summit County Public Library, Cleveland Public Library, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Hamilton Arts Inc. and the Kent State University Bookstore.
Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth
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Kent Student Center Corner Summit St. and Campus Center Dr., Akron, Ohio 44242
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CVAC: Winter Exhibition-
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Wedding Cake Show-
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Business & Career
Lending Bee - Commercial vs. Residential Loan
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Events in The 330 Food & Drink
2022 HSSC Pup Crawl-
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Art & Exhibitions
CVAC: Winter Exhibition-
Tuesday
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Business & Career
Lending Bee - Commercial vs. Residential Loan
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Events in The 330 Food & Drink
2022 HSSC Pup Crawl-
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Art & Exhibitions
CVAC: Winter Exhibition-
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