June 18 in Warsaw – "Grow with a Book" conference„

Reading develops imagination, supports learning, and helps us better understand the world. The "Grow with a Book..." conference will be an opportunity to learn about effective ways to promote reading and develop reading skills in children and young people. The event is aimed at principals, teachers, and librarians who want to strengthen a reading culture in their institutions.

During the meeting, experts will share their knowledge and experiences on developing reading skills and creating engaging activities promoting literature in schools and preschools. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about proven solutions and share their own experiences during the discussion.

Conference program

11:00–11:30
Registration of participants (refreshments)

11:30–13:00
Expert speeches:

  1. Prof. Dr. hab. Ewa Haman (University of Warsaw), Prof. Dr. Hab. Przemysław Tomalski (IP PAN)
    „If we start reading to children before they are born, what will we do in kindergarten and school?”
  2. Prof. Sławomir Żurek, PhD (KUL)
    „"The difficult gift of freedom for a teacher, or how to wisely choose readings in the open canon?"”
  3. Maria Deskur (Foundation for Universal Reading)
    „"Tools of the Universal Reading Foundation supporting the development of a reading ecosystem"”
  4. Anna Piechowiak, Monika Misztal-Szlaska (Śródmieście District Public Library)
    „"Library of Competencies: Contemporary Challenges for Libraries for Children and Youth"”

13:00–13:30
Discussion with participants

Why is it worth it?

This is particularly important in connection with the curriculum reform, primarily:

– introducing language competences as fundamental, and the related obligation to work on them strategically – with the participation of the entire teaching staff

– changes in the core curriculum of the Polish language

Event information:

When: June 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: Śródmieście District Sports and Recreation Center, 7A Polna Street, Warsaw
Details and registration

Organizers:
Śródmieście District of the Capital City of Warsaw,
WCIES,
The Universal Reading Foundation