Every year, ChLA’s conference program includes several panels organized by some of ChLA’s committees. This year’s guaranteed panel by the Membership Committee is "Building a Mentorship Network."
This panel is directed at you to help build the career you have always envisioned.
Because we understand you have questions, the ChLA’s Membership Committee is inviting you to a “Pre-Conference Info Session” to help you get the answers you need!
When🗓️⏰: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11am CST
How📝: Check your email for Zoom info or visit: chla.memberclicks.net
Hello, Neighbor! We understand how difficult it must be to arrive in a new area, city, or country. Finding restaurants, convenience stores, or even a corner store to find a cup of coffee can prove to be a challenge.
Here's Our Guide to Pittsburgh:
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Every year, the Children’s Literature Association hosts more than 250 presenters, staff, board members, and attendees, and we need your help!
If it seems like your type of day, or if you want to try something new, please fill out this form: forms.gle/CFmY4GSPb8ik...
Hello Neighbors! Our yearly conference will be held in Pittsburgh, The Steel City! 🌆
“Imagined Spaces, Real Divides: Neighbors and Neighborhoods in Children’s Literature, Media, and Culture”
📍 Omni William Penn Hotel
🗓 May 28–30, 2026
More info: childlitassn.org
ChLA Members, you should have received an email with your unique ballot link to vote in our Executive, Board, and Committee elections. If you have not received your ballot, please reach out to info@childlitassn.org. Thank you!
ChLA members: Some folks are receiving potential phishing emails claiming to be JHUP on behalf of ChLA. Please do NOT click any links or provide any information. Because of the winter holidays, we cannot send an association-wide email warning everyone. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Please join Mark I. West on the Global Committee's blog as he responds to the Border Patrol's "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, NC. #ChildrensBooks #Immigrants #ebwhite #charlottesweb
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The Communications committee facilitated another iteration of the conversation series: "Graphic Novels from Around the World" on October 29th. We had five creators join us: Ziggy Hanaor, Josephine Mark, Erik Ko, Jean-Baptiste Aubin, and Joonas Sildre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzGk...
The ChLA Communications Committee presents: Graphic Novels from Around the World!
this exciting event will feature FIVE creators of graphic novels from around the globe. Join us for the conversation! #childlit #literature #graphicnovels
The ChLA Global Committee is excited to welcome our new members! We’re thrilled to have passionate scholars and advocates join us as we continue to explore and celebrate global children’s literature.
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The Global Committee invites you to submit proposals to our guaranteed panel for the 2026 ChLA Conference. Due by September 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Scholarships & travel grants available! 📝🌍
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#CFP #ChLA2026 #ChildLit
Join Tian Gao on the Global Committee's blog as we explore the complex morality of #JapaneseFairyTales #Folklore #ChLALit
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📧 ChLA colleagues - check your email!
✨ Calls for papers & nominations
👥 New committee appointments
🏆 2025 award winners & grants
📍 2026 Pittsburgh Conference CFP live!
Don't miss out on these opportunities and announcements. Check your inbox now! #ChildrensLiterature
🎨 REVEAL TIME! 🎨
It's "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats! ❄️
This 1963 Caldecott winner follows Peter's snow day adventures. Beautiful collage art + groundbreaking representation made this a classic!
Did you guess it? Thanks for playing!
#TheSnowDay #EzraJackKeats #BookReveal
🎨 Guess the Book! 🎨
Can you spot this classic from just a tiny peek? Drop your guesses below and come back next Tuesday for the big reveal and why we love this story! Tag a friend who might know it. #GuessTheBook #ChildrensLitFun #BookLovers #ReadingIsFun
Nominate your own work or that of your colleagues for the ChLA Article, Book, and Edited Book publication awards. Recognizing peer-reviewed publications in our field that are published in 2024. The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2025. #childlit #literature
Welcome to the 2025 ChLA Conference! We encourage you to engage, connect, and dive deep into the conversations that matter most to our community. Share your insights, ask bold questions, and don't forget to use #ChLA2025 to connect with fellow attendees. Let's make this opening day unforgettable! 🎉
Excited for our 2025 Annual Conference?!
Join us for engaging pre-conference virtual events
Virtual Event #2: Accessibility
Wednesday, May 28
1:00- 2:00 pm (EST)
tamuc.zoom.us/j/99180345331
Virtual Event #3: Member Support
Wednesday, June 4 3:00-4:00 pm (EST)
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Are you ready for the ChLA Virtual Conference 2025?!?!?! Keep checking for updates. #chla @childrensliterature
Join #chla for a fun panel talking about #translation and #childrensliterature!