No matter how long teachers have been out of school, or how many children's literature classes they have taught, when summer comes, most of them long to "go back to class." It is because of the intriguing, exciting, reinvigorating institutes and conferences their colleagues offer in summer. In this interview, two veteran planners of summer literature conferences, Professors Linda Pavonetti and Karen Huff, share their perspectives, successes, and advice for planning summer literature events.