We are excited to host Dr. Jonda McNair as our keynote speaker for the 2026 CLA Online Research Conference.

Register today at childrensliteratureassembly.org. #kidlit

A graphic flyer showcasing a line up of book creators including Lesa Cline-Ransome, Candace Fleming, Juana Martinez-Neal, and Melissa Stewart as well as educational researchers including Nancy Johnson, Mary Ann Cappiello, Grace Enriquez, and Courtney Shimek in a featured sessions in our upcoming CLA Online Research Conference.

CLA is thrilled to announce our featured session entitled

“Children’s Book Creators and Educational Researchers in Conversation”

at the 2026 CLA Online Research Conference on 🗓️ Friday, February 20th.

Registration: $30
Student Registration: $15
www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/conference.h...

I'm looking forward to this virtual conference on Feb 20.
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Conference The CLA Online Children’s Literature Research Conference  aims to be a forum for researchers of children’s literature to share their work and exchange ideas. The conference is supported by the...

Registration is open for the CLA 2026 Online Research Conference. #kidlit

Theme: Care, Advocacy, and Children's Literature Research in Theory and Praxis

Date: February 20th, 2026

Registration: $30
Student Registration: $15

Link: www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/conference.h...

CLA is hosting a Book Drive for a Colorado charity in honor of our 50th! Come visit us at the Exhibit Hall booth #1032 to donate!

Looking forward to this presentation at @ncte.org with @annebroyles.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @xeniahadj.bsky.social @macappiello.bsky.social #nonfiction @nctecla.bsky.social
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Cast your vote for the CLA Board of Directors elections by 5:00pm ET tonight.

Read candidate bios here: www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/claboardelec...

🗳️Elections are now open🗳️

Please review the candidate statements and cast your vote for our new CLA Board of Directors by
October 15, 2025.

ChildrensLiteratureAssembly.org/claBoardElections

Conference The CLA Online Children’s Literature Research Conference  aims to be a forum for researchers of children’s literature to share their work and exchange ideas. The conference is supported by the...

✨DEADLINE EXTENDED✨

CLA has extended the deadline for proposals, and we can't wait to receive yours!

Our theme is Care, Advocacy, and Children's Literature: Research in Theory and Praxis.

Submit your proposal by: 🗓October 6, 2025🗓

www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/conference.h...

Board of Directors Elections We are excited to share the slate of nominees for the 2025 elections to the CLA Board of Directors. Five candidates have been nominated and you will be able to select three candidates who will serve.....

🗳️VOTE THIS WEEK🗳️

October 6 – 15, vote for your next CLA Board of Directors.

Read candidate statements and submit your vote at ChildrensLiteratureAssembly.org/claBoardElections

StudentTravel CLA Student Travel Grant

Do you know an amazing undergraduate or graduate student studying children's literature? CLA's Vivian Yenika-Agbaw Student Conference Grant sponsors their NCTE attendance with a $500 grant. See more details here:

Due: Monday, September 8, 2025

www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/studenttrave...

Conference The CLA Online Children’s Literature Research Conference  aims to be a forum for researchers of children’s literature to share their work and exchange ideas. The conference is supported by the...

If you're a researcher interested children, literacy education, and books, this conference is for you.
More info: www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/conference.h...
@ncte.org @nctecla.bsky.social
#edusky #kidlit

Thank you for the warm welcome! We are thrilled to connect with our community and new friends on Bluesky. #kidlit #childrenslit #books #libraries

If you're a researcher interested children, literacy education, and books, this conference is for you.
More info: www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/conference.h...
@ncte.org @nctecla.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

Early Career Award The Children’s Literature Assembly Early Career Award recognizes the work of one early career individual who shows extraordinary promise as a researcher and leader in the field of children’s...

Know an early career scholar in the field of Children's Literature? We'd love to recognize them with our CLA Early Career Award. Deadline is July 31st. #KidLit

www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/early-career...