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.

is made possible in part by the Akron-Summit County Public Library; Cleveland Public Library; Cuyahoga County Public Library; Hamilton Arts, Inc.; and the Kent State University Bookstore.

The Virginia Hamilton Conference 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 through the College of Continuing Studies.