Event Types: Conferences
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ALA Annual 2017
ALA Annual Conference is the premier global library event each year, bringing together the newsmakers, innovators, thought leaders, and influencers in the library field, from all over the world. News is made …
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YALSA YA Services Symposium
The Young Adult Services Symposium is open to everyone, not just YALSA members. The symposium will take place in Louisville, KY, November 3 -5, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Louisville with …
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BookExpo 2018
BookExpo is evolving to lead the global publishing industry to its consumer driven future and celebrate storytelling in all its forms. It’s the place where industry, authors and readers converge …
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Children’s Books on Tour NYC: Networking Event
Join the German Book Office of New York on December 1 at the Goethe Institut NYC (30 Irving Place, 4th floor) for a panel on translating children’s books, followed by …
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Books to Evoke Change
All the Wonders has launched the monthly Books to Build a Better World Twitter chat. Held on the first Monday of every month, the virtual event provides a forum to discuss …
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#DVpit: A Twitter Pitching Event
Authors of diverse backgrounds and content are invited to join the second #DVpit: A Twitter Pitching Event, hosted and moderated by literary agent Beth Phelan (The Bent Agency). From 8 …
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Book Riot Live 2016
The second annual Book Riot Live will be held on November 12 and 13, 2016 at The Metropolitan West in New York City. The convention brings together book lovers, authors, publishing pros, and …
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SLJTeen Live
School Library Journal will host the fifth annual SLJTeen Live on August 10. This all-day online conference provides librarians and educators with the chance to learn about the biggest upcoming YA books …
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San Diego Comic-Con 2016: How Comics Are Created
Comic creators Nathan Hale (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series), Stuart Moore (Egos, Zodiac Legacy), National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang (Secret Coders, Boxers & Saints), and Ru Xu (NewsPrints, Saint for Rent) …
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San Diego Comic-Con 2016: The Kids Comics Revolution
Authors Emily Carroll (Through the Woods), John Patrick Green (Hippoptamister), Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel), and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang will discuss the recent …
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San Diego Comic-Con 2016: Reading Without Walls
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese), will discuss his platform, Reading Without Walls, with Hank Green (Nerdfighter). Reading Without Walls encourages people to read outside …
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Mazza Summer Conference
The Mazza Museum will host the 2016 Summer Conference from July 18-22. The conference offers a chance for teachers, librarians, and children’s book lovers to connect with picture book creators. Registration is …
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Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium
The Kent State University School of Library and Information Science will host the Inaugural Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium on July 24 to 26, 2016. Entitled “The Picturebook as an Art Object: Honoring the Life …
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The Yarn Live with Kate DiCamillo
Join Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp for a live taping of The Yarn with guest author Kate DiCamillo. The taping will take place at 3 PM on June 25 as …
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GLBT Read Out at ALA Annual
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table, SAGE Publishing, and the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom invite you to the Banned Books Readout Booth on Saturday, June 25 and …
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Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference
The 31st annual Children’s Literature Conference, entitled “Words and Pictures: The Art of the Matter,” will be held June 20-24 at Shenandoah University. The conference brings together acclaimed children’s book authors …
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Publishing Perspectives Conference: “Rights and Content in the Digital Age”
On June 13, Publishing Perspectives will host a half-day conference in New York City: “Rights and Content in the Digital Age.” Join experts in the book and media industries — including literary agents, publishers, …
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BookCon 2016
The third annual BookCon will take place on May 14, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This event brings together pop culture and book fans with their favorite authors. Visit TheBookCon.com for more …
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ABC-CBC Tea with Children’s Authors & Illustrators
Please note: This event is open exclusively to booksellers and librarians, and registration is required (see below). Each year, the Children’s Book Council partners with the ABC Children’s Group at …
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ABC-CBC Speed Dating Lunch with Children’s Authors & Illustrators
Please note: This event is open exclusively to booksellers and librarians, and registration is required (see below). Each year, the Children’s Book Council partners with the ABC Children’s Group at …
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Immigration and Children’s Literature: The Role of Heritage in Storytelling
The Young Readers Center and the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress will hold a Symposium to explore the contribution of diverse cultural experiences to literature for children …
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Strategies for Selling Diverse Books
The Children’s Book Council Diversity Initiative will host a BEA panel on Friday, May 13, from 9:30 – 10:20 AM (Room W180), bringing together booksellers and librarians to share insight and …
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Who Are You To Say? Children’s Literature and the Censorship Conversation
The Bank Street College of Education will host a conference on banned, challenged, and censored books for young readers on Saturday, April 16, from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Join children’s literature historian Leonard …
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#DVpit: A Twitter Pitching Event
Authors of diverse backgrounds and content are invited to join #DVpit: A Twitter Pitching Event hosted and moderated by literary agent Beth Phelan (The Bent Agency). From 8 AM to …
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Dust or Magic Retreat: Language, Literacy and Storytelling with Children’s Digital Media
The Highlights Foundation will host a 3-day retreat focusing on the latest digital storytelling products for children. The workshop brings together authors, illustrators, publishers, educators, and more. Workshops and demonstrations …
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The Horn Book at Simmons Colloquium
Join an esteemed group of authors, illustrators, librarians, children’s book experts and fans on October 2-3, for the Horn Book at Simmons Colloquium: Transformations. This two-day event celebrates the best in …
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2015 Comadres and Compadres Writers Conference
The 4th Annual Comadres and Compadres Writers Conference will be held at The New School in New York City on October 3, 2015. The conference provides Latino writers with the opportunity to connect with published …
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Book Riot Live
The first ever Book Riot Live will be held on November 7 and 8, at The Metropolitan West in New York City. The convention brings together book lovers, authors, publishing …
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Before the Mud Flies: Conversations for Banned Books Week
In honor of Banned Books Week in September, the American Library Association will host a virtual conference for librarians, administrators, and other literacy advocates. The webinar will focus on ways of …
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Middle Grade Twitter Chat
Mighty Media Press will host a Twitter chat on August 18th, at 3 PM, focusing on how middle grade fiction can foster creativity and imagination; and how it helps young readers tackle real-life …
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Global Kids Connect Conference
On December 2, 2015, in New York City, Publishers Weekly and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair will host “Global Kids Connect,” a one-day conference featuring the leading children’s book publishing professionals from around …
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PW Kids Connect Conference
Publishers Weekly presents the PW Kids Connect Conference on October 29-30, 2015 at the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. The conference will bring together publishing professionals, authors, booksellers, and librarians …
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ALA Annual 2015
This year’s ALA Annual Conference will be held in San Francisco. Here’s a look at the lineup of teen-centric programming from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA): Friday, June …
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SCBWI Summer Conference 2015
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators will hold is 44th annual Summer Conference from July 31 to August 3, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los …
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Queer Young Adult Literature Conference
The University of Colorado Boulder will host the Queer Young Adult Literature Conference, exploring the growing world of LGBTQ literature for young adults. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet …
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National Ambassadors Program at the Library of Congress
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress will host the National Ambassadors Program on May 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Coolidge Auditorium (Ground floor, …
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ABC-CBC Speed Dating Lunch with Children’s Authors & Illustrators
Please note: This event is open exclusively to booksellers and librarians, and registration is required (see below). Each year, the Children’s Book Council partners with the ABC Children’s Group at …
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ABC-CBC Tea with Children’s Authors & Illustrators
Please note: This event is open exclusively to booksellers and librarians, and registration is required (see below). Each year, the Children’s Book Council partners with the ABC Children’s Group at …
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Diversity in Action Symposium at the Library of Congress
The Young Readers Center and the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress will hold a Diversity in Action (DIA) symposium, Using Books and Stories to Strengthen Families, …
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Speculative Fiction Convention: Southeast 2015
This year’s Speculative Fiction: Southeast will be held at the Sheraton Orlando North in Florida, from September 25 to 27, 2015. SF:SE is an event for fans and icons of …
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8th Annual Children’s Literature Conference & Horace Mann Upstander Awards
The 8th Annual Children’s Literature Conference & Horace Mann Upstander Awards, will be held on May 16, 2015, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, at the Wildwood School (Elementary Campus) …
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The Diversity of Success: How Publishers Create Captivating Stories
This event is free with a BEA badge. This BEA panel – held at the Javits Center (Room 1E07), immediately following the Children’s Breakfast – will focus on the specific …
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Where the Wild Books Are
Join international critics, authors, illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators at the New School’s Auditorium as they discuss a wide range of picture books from around the world, and trends in …
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Designing Books for Millennials Conference
Publishing Perspectives will host the Designing Books for Millennials Conference, bringing together professionals from the worlds of publishing, technology, and media to discuss the types of stories 18-34 year-olds want …
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21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference
This 21st Century Children’s™ Nonfiction Conference, held at Manhattan College, will bring together authors, illustrators, teacher, librarians, and publishing professionals to address current issues in children’s nonfiction publishing. The conference …
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The Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth
The 31st Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth is scheduled for April 9 and 10, 2015, and will feature renowned authors and illustrators David Macaulay, Grace Lin and …
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Exclusive CBC Member Special: $250 discount on The Nielsen Children’s Book Summit on 12/12
CBC Members only: $250 Discount E-mail us for the member-exclusive discount code to use when you register online. Expires: 12/1/14Register now! What it is: An exclusive executive-level event that will …
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Fostering Lifelong Learners: Register Now!
This year, the Fostering Lifelong Learners Conference will take play in Ohio at the Cuyahoga Public Library. The event is sponsored by the library, The Horn Book, and the School …
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YALC 2014: The First-Ever YA Lit Conference in the UK
The new YA lit conference will host over 50 authors and will include events and panels such as “It’s the end of the world as we know it: the ongoing …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to Host Two-Day Educators Conference on Multiple Literacies of Young Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amherst, MA (July 3, 2014)— Philip Yenawine, co-founder of Visual Understanding in Education (VUE), is the keynote speaker at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art’s Summer …
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The Harry Potter Alliance Presents The Granger Leadership Academy
The Harry Potter Alliance will be hosting its first annual leadership conference “The Granger Leadership Academy” at the Hotel at Auburn University. Attendees will enjoy two Keynote Speakers, workshops, and …
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In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More
Hosted by The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA), In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More, is an interdisciplinary professional development day created for educators, librarians, parents, and students of …
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Reach Out and Read Half-Day Literary Conference
Reach Out and Read Texas will host a free day of presentations for medical providers as well as early childhood professionals and parents. “The Reach Out and Read program builds …
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KidLitCon 2014: “Blogging Diversity in Young Adult and Children’s Lit: What’s Next?”
“What we would like to do with this year’s KidLitCon (along with our usual goals) is discuss what book bloggers can do to make a meaningful difference in increasing diversity …
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17th Biennial Conference “Beyond the Moon: Journeys Imaginary and Real”
Children’s Literature Hawaii will host their 17th biennial Children’s Book Conference this June. Special guests will include National Book Award Finalist Kathi Appelt and Newbery Honor recipient Grace Lin. The conference will …
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7th Annual Horace Mann Upstanders Book Award and Children’s Literature Conference
This year’s 7th annual Upstanders Book Award and Children’s Literature Conference will take place at The Wildwood School. Highlights will include author and illustrator appearances, and breakout sessions. The award …
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SIBA Sets Dates For ‘Fall Discovery Show’
SIBA, the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance, his chosen the dates for their fall discovery show. The show has been renamed the “Fall Discovery Show” to emphasize the alliance’s goal that …
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Bank Street Writers Lab Mini-Conference: “Play and Imagination”
Richard Lewis, author and founder of The Touchstone Center, will be the opening keynote speaker; Stephen Savage (Where’s Walrus?) will be the closing keynote speaker. A panel discussion of information …
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Book Expo America 2014: Register Now!
Book Expo America (BEA) is the largest publishing event in North America. Highlights include: author breakfasts (one adult and one children’s per day), conference sessions, exhibits, and special events with …
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Scholastic Book Fairs – Reading Summit
Network with educational leaders from across the country and learn about innovative new strategies to encourage student reading and get parents involved. Attendees will have the chance to obtain education …
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Registration for the 2014 New York Library Association NYLA Spring Conference is Open!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Early birds can now register for the 2014 New York Library Association (NYLA) Youth Services Section (YSS) Spring Conference scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2014 at the …
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SCBWI Winter Conference–Register Now
This year’s SCBWI Winter Conference will take place in New York. The keynote speaker is Elizabeth Wein, author of ‘Code Name Verity’ and ‘Rose Under Fire’ (Disney-Hyperion). The keynote panel …
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CBC Diversity ALA Midwinter Panel
Join publishers, editors, and librarians from the Children’s Book Council and Association for Library Service to Children for a panel discussion on the common shibboleths, questions, and issues that arise …
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ABFFE Silent Children’s Book Art Auction
The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression will hold a silent children’s book art auction at the American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute 9 in order to raise money for ABFFE, …
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The 2014 National Latino Children’s Literature Conference
The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies is pleased to announce the 2014 National Latino Children’s Literature Conference to be held in Tuscaloosa, AL on March 13-14, 2014. …
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The 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference
The second annual 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference will take place this year at the State University of New York. The conference aims to display the verve and capabilities of …
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Testing Then and Now – A Free Conference at Columbia’s Teacher’s College
via tc.columbia.edu: “Discussions on educational testing can become heated in both academic and public circles today. But, how many remember the historical rationales, conceptualizations, and drivers of the educational testing …
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Launch Kids at Digital Book World
via publisherslaunch.com “Publishers Launch Conferences will once again complement Digital Book World Week with a full-day conference devoted to the key issues facing children’s book publishers in today’s digital transition. …
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The 41st Annual FAME Conference
The Florida Association for Media Education (FAME) will host its 41st annual conference in Orlando. Attendees will get to enjoy workshops and panels. Some of the authors set to appear …
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YALSA’s 2014 YA Literature Symposium **Dates Have Changed**
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) plans to host the 2014 YA Literature Symposium in Austin, TX. All young adult librarians and YA literature enthusiasts are encouraged to register …
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The 7th Annual KidLitCon
The organizers behind the 7th Annual KidLitCon are accepting registrations for their forthcoming conference. Attendees will have the chance to sit for panels and learn from workshops. Past conferences have …
