The Children's Literature Assembly proudly presents its Art Auction which takes place every year at NCTE's Annual Convention.
The Auction features art generously donated by popular and award-winning children's literature artists. All proceeds help support cutting-edge research in children’s literature and our many events and activities throughout the year. |
2024 CLA ART AUCTION
Bidding will begin at 10 AM ET on Friday, November 22 and will conclude at 8:45 AM ET at the end on the 2024 CLA Breakfast, featuring Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome Sunday, November 24, 2024 7:00—8:45 a.m. EST Room 210A, Level 2 Ticketed Event - Purchase Your Tickets at the conference registration portal. If you have already registered for the NCTE conference, but would like to purchase a ticket to the breakfast, call NCTE directly at (877) 369-6283. The generously donated artwork to be featured in the Art Auction can be previewed through the gallery below and through CLA's 32Auctions feature.
Bidding will be conducted using the silent auction platform 32Auctions. Payments of winning bids will be processed on site at the end of the Breakfast, and winners will pick up their artwork upon payment. CLA is not able to mail artwork to winners. |
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Bidding FAQs
How do I preview the auction platform and the works to be auctioned? Do I need an account to do that?
- You do NOT need a 32Auctions account to preview the artwork and you can do so at any time prior to and during the auction. To access CLA's 32Auctions feature, visit: https://www.32auctions.com/CLA2024
- Click on any item to read its description
- Use the heart icon to add an item to your watch-list
Do I need an account to place a bid?
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How do I place a bid?
Bidding will run from Friday, November 22 at 10 AM EST and conclude on Sunday, November 24 at 8:45 AM EST at the end of the 2024 CLA Breakfast.
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Video Tutorial
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Can I place a bid BEFORE the CLA Breakfast?
Yes. Bidding will run from Friday, November 22 at 10 AM EST and conclude on Sunday, November 24 at 8:45 AM EST at the end of the 2024 CLA Breakfast.
Do I need to have tickets to the CLA Breakfast to be allowed to bid?
You do NOT need have to have tickets to the breakfast in order to bid on the art.
I had the winning bid for an artwork. What happens next?
- The winners will need to pay for and collect their pieces up at the end of the Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast featuring Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome (Sunday, November 24 at 8:45 AM EST in Room 210A of the Boston Convention Center). You may pay with check, credit card, or cash.
- If you fail to pick up your item, we will have to discuss shipping fees which can be high due to the fragility of the art and the limited shipping options available at the convention center.
Can you ship artwork to winners?
- Winners are responsible for collecting their pieces and transporting them home. If you fail to pick up your item, we will have to discuss shipping fees, which can be high due to the fragility of the art and the limited shipping options available at the convention center.