Reignite the Joy of Reading in Your Classroom
One Inspiring Session at a Time
Join educators, librarians, authors, and literacy advocates for a free 3-day virtual event designed to reignite reading engagement in middle and high school learners.
when: August 1–3, 2025
where: 100% Online
how: Free & VIP Ticket Options Available!
What Is The Joyful Reading Summit?
A Free Virtual Event That Puts Joy Back Into Reading Instruction
The Joyful Reading Summit is a three-day virtual professional development event designed specifically for secondary ELA teachers and media specialists. Through 20+ engaging presentations, inspiring keynote talks, author book chats, and giveaways, you’ll discover new ways to make reading exciting, relevant, and joyful for every student.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your independent reading routines, find new titles for your classroom library, or bring more student choice into your instruction, this summit will leave you energized and equipped.
Is this summit for you?
✔ You support middle or high school readers and want to help them rediscover the joy of reading
✔ You’re juggling standards, schedules, and student needs, but still want engaging, meaningful literacy strategies
✔ You’re looking for fresh ideas, resources, and research-backed insights to support independent reading
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this summit is for you.
What You'lL Learn
The 2025 Joyful Reading Summit features 20+ inspiring sessions led by educators who understand the realities of today’s secondary classrooms. From reimagining literature circles and independent reading accountability to exploring graphic novels, podcasts, and pop culture as tools for engagement, these presentations offer practical, research-backed strategies you can use right away. You’ll hear expert advice on building inclusive classroom libraries, fostering safe spaces for student choice, supporting below-grade-level readers, transforming classroom culture, and making reading irresistible—even for your most reluctant students. Whether you’re looking to refresh your approach or reenergize your students, this summit has something for every secondary ELA educator.
Two easy ways to attend:
All sessions are pre-recorded and released throughout the event. Free tickets include 72-hour access to all sessions.
| Free Ticket | 🏆 VIP Ticket ($17) | |
|---|---|---|
| Live access to all sessions | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mini-resource from each session | ✅ | ✅ |
| PD certificate with reflection guide | ✅ | ✅ |
| All-Access Facebook Group | ✅ | ✅ |
| 90-day replay access | ❌ | ✅ |
| Bonus full resource from each speaker | ❌ | ✅ |
| Author book talk replays | ❌ | ✅ |
| Entry into VIP-only giveaways | ❌ | ✅ |
🧭 How the Summit Works: Your 3-Day Literacy Adventure
| 📅 Date | 📝 What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| Friday, August 1 | 🎥 First round of sessions released — start learning on your schedule! 📚 Genre-based strategies, author talks, and classroom-ready ideas begin dropping! |
| Saturday, August 2 | 🎥 Second round of sessions released 🎤 Bonus author interviews go live (VIP access includes replays!) |
| Sunday, August 3 | ⏳ Final day to watch all sessions for free 📝 Catch up, take notes, and reflect before access expires at 11:59 PM EST |
✅ Free ticket holders have access to each session for the full 72 hours.
🏆 VIP ticket holders enjoy 90-day replay access plus exclusive bonuses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Joyful Reading Summit?
The Joyful Reading Summit is a free, 3-day virtual professional development event designed for secondary literacy educators. You’ll hear from expert presenters including teachers, media specialists, and authors who will share practical, inspiring strategies to help students rediscover the joy of reading.
Who is this summit for?
This summit is designed for anyone supporting adolescent literacy in grades 6–12:
ELA Teachers
Media Specialists
Reading Interventionists
Literacy Coaches
Curriculum Specialists
Library Staff
And anyone who wants to spark a love of reading in secondary students!
When and where is the summit happening?
The summit runs August 1–3, 2025, and it’s completely virtual. You can tune in from anywhere and watch the sessions on your own schedule during the 72-hour access window (or longer if you upgrade to VIP).
What’s included with the free ticket?
With your free ticket, you’ll get:
Live access to all summit sessions during the event
A mini-resource from each session
A PD certificate with reflection guide
Access to the all-attendee Facebook group for community support and discussion
Entry into general giveaways
What's included with the VIP ticket?
VIP ticket holders get all of the free ticket perks plus:
90-day replay access to all sessions
A full bonus resource from each speaker
Author book talk replays (use them with your students)
Entry into VIP-only giveaways (including SIGNED author copies!)
… All of this for just $17! Grab your upgrade right here.
Do I have to attend live?
Nope! All sessions will be pre-recorded and released on a schedule throughout the 3-day event. Free ticket holders have 72 hours to view each session. VIP attendees can access replays for 90 days at their own pace.
Will I get a certificate of completion or PD credit?
Yes! All attendees will receive a PD certificate and a reflection guide to document their learning. While we can’t guarantee state-specific credit, many schools and districts accept this documentation toward professional development hours.
What tech do I need to participate?
All you need is a device with internet access. Sessions are delivered via a private website, and you’ll receive email instructions before the event begins.
Can I use a school purchase order to buy VIP access?
Yes! If you’d like to purchase multiple VIP tickets or use a school purchase order, please contact us at hello@samanthainsecondary.com, and we’ll be happy to help.
What if I have another question?
We’re happy to help! Email hello@samanthainsecondary.com with your question, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.