NCTE 2024
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The NCBLA Committee presents
The 2024 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
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This session will highlight 30 books that best exemplify the criteria established for the 2024 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award. Books considered for this annual list are works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry written for children in grades K-8, based on the criteria established by the Children's Literature Assembly.
Saturday, November 23 4:15 – 5:30 PM EST Room 157 C 2024 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Selection Committee Members
Chair: Fran Wilson
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Additional Resources
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NOTABLES LISTS The 2024 Notables List, along with the lists from previous years and other resources created by the Notables Committee, are available through our Notables Page. |
JOURNAL OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE COMING SOON: Member Exclusive: CLA members, check out The 2024 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts article in the Fall 2024 Issue of the Journal of Children's Literature. |
CLA EXPERT CLASS
Exploring Heart & Hope with Biographies
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The 2024 CLA Expert Class celebrates the intersection of heart, hope, and humanity in biographies for young people. Along with members of The Biography Clearinghouse team, we’ll demonstrate the potential of biographies within English Language Arts and across the curriculum. Come join us as we investigate the craft of biography and create new texts together in this highly interactive roundtable format! Saturday, November 23 5:45 – 7:00 PM EST Room 102 A Chairs Mary Ann Cappiello & Sara Sterner Co-Chair: Kathy Short |
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About the Session
In 2019, a group of literacy educators and children’s biographers Barb Rosenstock and Tonya Bolden developed the concept of The Biography Clearinghouse, a website that publishes interviews with authors and illustrators of picture book, middle grade, and young adult life stories, and a range of teaching ideas, all offered within a three-part framework of Investigate, Explore, and Create.
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The“Investigate” stage focuses on the craft of biography and the processes authors and illustrators use when researching and creating their books. The “Explore” stage focuses on the ways in which biographies can be used to learn content, understand disciplinary practices, and foster socio-emotional learning. Finally, the “Create” stage invites young people to create new texts and artifacts in response to the biographies they read, taking up some of the research, writing, and illustrative practices modeled by the book creators whose work they have studied.
The Biography Clearinghouse has also created a database of picture book biographies on Library Thing. Participants will walk away with new ideas for using biographies across the curriculum PK-12, and new ways to support preservice and inservice teachers to deepen their understanding of the genre and the curricular possibilities it holds. Snacks will be shared along with door prizes and giveaways! |
Additional Resources
2024 Expert Class Post on the CLA Blog:Biography Clearinghouse posts at the CLA Blog:
- Looking Back with Biographies
- Interrogating History, Perspective, and Nonfiction Writing with Steve Sheinkin’s "Impossible Escape"
- Search & Explore the Biography Clearinghouse’s Collection on Library Thing!
- Teaching and Learning Opportunities with Make Meatballs Sing
- Teaching and Learning Possibilities with Duncan Tonatiuh's "Soldier for Equality"
- Meet Wu Chien Shiung, the “Queen of Physics” and “First Lady of Physics”
- Women’s History Month
CLA BREAKFAST
FEATURING
Join us at the CLA Breakfast to hear Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome. Both speakers intentionally choose impactful stories for a K-12 audience that expand knowledge, broaden understanding, and inspire readers. Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome will share their thoughts on their body of work and their joint and individual experiences.
The event also includes our Awards Presentation and the 2024 CLA Art Auction. Followed by Book Signing by Lesa and James Sunday, November 24, 2024 7:00—8:45 a.m. EST Room 210 A Chairs Jeanne Fain & Susan Polos Co-Chairs Meghan Valerio & Jongsun Wee 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 (877-369-6283) or email ([email protected]) NCTE directly. |
Special Thanks To
Simon & Schuster for sponsoring Lesa and James' participation and donating books for the breakfast, and to Candlewick and Holiday House for donating books for the breakfast.
Additional ResourcesFrom the CLA Blog
Member Exclusive: Breakfast article in the FAll 24 issue of the Journal of Children's Literature coming up. |
OTHER SESSIONS OF INTEREST
THURSDAY
A Heartfelt, Hopeful, Culturally Proficient ELA Block for Elementary Latinx Learners
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
8 am-12 pm
Location: Room 257B
Elementary Latinx learners routinely score lower than their White peers on reading assessments. This session offers a solution—culturally proficient ELA instruction. Join a grade 4 teacher, ESL expert, and five award-winning children’s book authors as they highlight the value of ELA blocks with equitable access to nonfiction and mirrors in fiction for Latinx learners and their classmates.
Speakers
Kate Narita, Dr. Monica Flores, Ernesto Cisneros, Rene Colato Lainez, Torrey Maldonado, Cindy Rodriguez, Melissa Stewart
8 am-12 pm
Location: Room 257B
Elementary Latinx learners routinely score lower than their White peers on reading assessments. This session offers a solution—culturally proficient ELA instruction. Join a grade 4 teacher, ESL expert, and five award-winning children’s book authors as they highlight the value of ELA blocks with equitable access to nonfiction and mirrors in fiction for Latinx learners and their classmates.
Speakers
Kate Narita, Dr. Monica Flores, Ernesto Cisneros, Rene Colato Lainez, Torrey Maldonado, Cindy Rodriguez, Melissa Stewart
FRIDAY
From Head to Heart to Hand: The Secret of Crafting Engaging Nonfiction
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
12:30-1:45 pm
Location: Room 162A
Why does students’ nonfiction writing often seem dull and lifeless? Because their hearts just aren’t in it. Listen in as four award-winning authors discuss how they choose a topic, identify a core idea of personal interest, and analyze and synthesize their research to craft engaging prose that’s uniquely their own. They’ll also share strategies to help young writers create nonfiction that sings.
Speakers:
Grace Enriquez, Lesa Cline Ransome, Candace Fleming, Traci Sorell, Melissa Stewart
12:30-1:45 pm
Location: Room 162A
Why does students’ nonfiction writing often seem dull and lifeless? Because their hearts just aren’t in it. Listen in as four award-winning authors discuss how they choose a topic, identify a core idea of personal interest, and analyze and synthesize their research to craft engaging prose that’s uniquely their own. They’ll also share strategies to help young writers create nonfiction that sings.
Speakers:
Grace Enriquez, Lesa Cline Ransome, Candace Fleming, Traci Sorell, Melissa Stewart
Nature-themed Mentor Texts to Fuel K-2 Research, Writing, and Action
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
3:30-4:45 pm
Location: Room 252A
Our natural world is a continual source of hope and wonder for children. Filled with rich imagery and language, nature-themed picture books model strong descriptive writing and teach research through observation and inquiry. In this session, four award-winning authors share literacy activities that connect children to nature, empowering them to write from the heart and contribute to humanity.
Speakers:
Lesley Burnap, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Heather Lang, Susan Edwards Richmond, Melissa Stewart
3:30-4:45 pm
Location: Room 252A
Our natural world is a continual source of hope and wonder for children. Filled with rich imagery and language, nature-themed picture books model strong descriptive writing and teach research through observation and inquiry. In this session, four award-winning authors share literacy activities that connect children to nature, empowering them to write from the heart and contribute to humanity.
Speakers:
Lesley Burnap, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Heather Lang, Susan Edwards Richmond, Melissa Stewart
SATURDAY
Literacy Moves Outdoors: Five Approaches That Work Everywhere
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Location: Room 157 A, Meeting Level 1
Create literacy experiences outside the classroom that invite students to consider purpose and audience. Learn five approaches to reading and writing that address your students’ needs, your curricular goals, and materials: “literacy to go,” StoryWalks, Word Gardens, Literacy Trails, and Interpretive Signage. Suggestions for resources, funding, and community partners will be offered.
Speaker:
Valerie Bang-Jensen
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Location: Room 157 A, Meeting Level 1
Create literacy experiences outside the classroom that invite students to consider purpose and audience. Learn five approaches to reading and writing that address your students’ needs, your curricular goals, and materials: “literacy to go,” StoryWalks, Word Gardens, Literacy Trails, and Interpretive Signage. Suggestions for resources, funding, and community partners will be offered.
Speaker:
Valerie Bang-Jensen
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Barbara Zulandt Kiefer
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Location: Westin, Webster Room (1st floor)
Please join us at NCTE to celebrate the life of Dr. Barbara Zulandt Kiefer on Saturday, November 23 from 3-4:30 pm at the Westin nearby the conference venue (room to be announced at a later date). This is an opportunity for her students, fellow children’s literature colleagues, and admirers of her work to gather to share memories and stories. We plan to create a memory book to share with Barbara’s young grandsons, so please come prepared to add to this tribute. We look forward to seeing you. Please contact Bettie Parsons Barger [email protected] or Erika Thulin Dawes at [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Location: Westin, Webster Room (1st floor)
Please join us at NCTE to celebrate the life of Dr. Barbara Zulandt Kiefer on Saturday, November 23 from 3-4:30 pm at the Westin nearby the conference venue (room to be announced at a later date). This is an opportunity for her students, fellow children’s literature colleagues, and admirers of her work to gather to share memories and stories. We plan to create a memory book to share with Barbara’s young grandsons, so please come prepared to add to this tribute. We look forward to seeing you. Please contact Bettie Parsons Barger [email protected] or Erika Thulin Dawes at [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.
Change in the Language and More: Translating and Editing Books for Hope and the Heart
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Location: Room 251, Meeting Level 2
Translating children’s books requires dancing with languages and understanding childhood and cultural nuances. Award-winning translators and editors introduce educators to the unique transformation of books from one language to another, along with the challenges and rewards. The creation of multiple communities who can share in the reading of a book connects humanity and increases communication.
Speakers:
Lauren Liang, Lawrence Schimel, Gelsey Phaneuf, Andie Krawczyk, Xenia Hadjioannou, Wendy Stephens, Sara Parrish.
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Location: Room 251, Meeting Level 2
Translating children’s books requires dancing with languages and understanding childhood and cultural nuances. Award-winning translators and editors introduce educators to the unique transformation of books from one language to another, along with the challenges and rewards. The creation of multiple communities who can share in the reading of a book connects humanity and increases communication.
Speakers:
Lauren Liang, Lawrence Schimel, Gelsey Phaneuf, Andie Krawczyk, Xenia Hadjioannou, Wendy Stephens, Sara Parrish.
