38th Annual: Children's Literature Conference

A Message From the Conference Staff

For 38 Years, Thousands of Teachers and Librarians Have Participated In Shenandoah University's Children's Literature Conference. Join Us This Year As We Celebrate The Power Of The Book To Boost Creativity, Develop Imagination, Strengthen Comprehension, Increase Vocabulary, And, Most Importantly, Revel In The Joy Of Reading.

You and your students will have the opportunity to meet some of the best and brightest children’s authors and illustrators in the field. April-early June, we will bring the joy of literature right to your classroom. We’ll be offering a collection of affordable virtual events created with your students in mind. Experiences will range from classroom author visits to art classes and writing workshops with award-winning authors and illustrators. After your students have left for the day, you will have the opportunity to attend after-school Happy Hours with the authors and illustrators and enjoy in-depth conversations about the stories behind the stories and keynote sessions with some of the literacy leaders in the field.

When school is out, we will come together on the main campus of Shenandoah University. Our in-person conference is June 26-28. The in-person conference will highlight award-winning authors and illustrators. The in-person events will also include meet and greet opportunities, receptions, and plenty of story-filled fun, which will do your heart good.

38th Annual: Children's Literature Conference