Get Ready for the CLA Art Auction-November 22-24

By Ally Hauptman on behalf of CLA's Ways and Means Committee

As the NCTE Conference approaches, we want to give you every detail about the CLA Art Auction, so you are ready to bid and acquire an amazing piece of art! Every year we work with publishers and illustrators to collect original pieces of artwork from children’s books or rare prints for purchase through the auction. 

The auction is important because CLA uses the funds raised to support the major goals of the organization:

• Promoting the use of high-quality children’s books in classrooms (PreK-8) 
• Supporting research focused on children’s literature

Now more than ever it is essential to recognize and get quality children’s literature in the hands of students and teachers.  We feel our work in this area is critical, not only for the literacy growth of children but also for the continued love of language and story.

This auction spans starts Friday, November 22 at 10 AM EST and concludes on Sunday, November 24 at 8:45 AM EST at the end of the 2024 CLA Breakfast. These beautiful pieces will be on display at the CLA Booth (Booth #235) and then at the CLA Breakfast on Sunday morning.

2024 CLA Art Auction Preview

 Visit our Art Auction page for a better view of the stunning pieces of artwork that could be yours and to read their individual descriptions!

Now that you have seen the pieces and know what you want, let’s talk about how you can bid! You can find detailed information about our auction procedures in our Bidding FAQs or see below for directions on how to bid and get started on November 22nd.

How to Bid

1. To get to the CLA 32Auctions page follow the URL www.32auctions.com/CLA2024  or use the QR Code. 
2. If you do not already have a 32Auctions account, follow the Create an Account link to establish one.
3. Click on "View All Items" to see all the pieces of art available
   
   • Use the heart icon to add items to your watch-list.
     
4. Click on an artwork that interests you and type in a bid that is higher than the previous one by at least $10.
5. Revisit the platform during the bidding time frame and make new bids as you see fit.
   
   

www.32auctions.com/CLA2024

Each year, the CLA Auction is made possible thanks to the generous support of publishers, book creators, and other children's literature people who donate art for the auction.

Thank You!

Amy Beaudoin @ Simon & Schuster
Avery Cook @ Nosy Crow
Elissa Gershowitz @ Hornbook
Anne Irza-Leggat @ Candlewick Press
Mimi Rankin @ HarperCollins
Donna Spurlock @ Charlesbridge
Jennifer Steinhagen @ Sourcebooks

Sarah S. Brannen
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rob Dunlavey
James Ransome

* Listed alphabetically.

Ally Hauptman is Assistant Dean for Teacher Education and the lead faculty for Instructional Practice at Lipscomb University. She is a member of CLA's Ways and Means committee and serves of the award committee for CLA's Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts.

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