November 6 & 7, 2025! Dear Teacher is IRW’s signature professional development event, designed for educators and librarians working with children pre-K–8 in rural communities. Held once a year in the fall, this conference consists of two days (option of a one day ticket) of programming, including a keynote speaker, a broad selection of workshops, networking opportunities, and fun!

IRW is delighted to announce that our 2025 keynote speaker is John Schu! Check out the entire Program Preview for 2025.