Upcoming Events of Interest to our CLA Members

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

ALSC National Institute
October 2-3

"The 2020 ALSC Virtual Institute welcomes anyone interested in developing their skills, competencies, and awareness of issues in children's literacy and library service, including front-line youth librarians and library workers; children's literature experts and practitioners; education and library school faculty; and other interested adults."

Registration and information link.

School Library Journal Day of Dialogue
October 15

"Join us for the most anticipated librarian gathering of the year—now fully virtual and free to attend! Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained. Attendees will hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from picture books and nonfiction to graphic novels and YA, and engage in Q&A sessions with authors and illustrators. Visit the virtual exhibits hall to network with leading publishers, enjoy additional author chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources."

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YALSA Symposium
November 6-8

"The Young Adult Services Symposium is open to everyone, not just YALSA members.  
Programs will cover the entire spectrum of topics related to providing services for and with young adults.  Session content is focused around key issues in YALSA's recent report."

Registration and information link.

Fostering Dialogue: Teaching Children's Literature at University
November 19-21

"The 1st International ONLINE Conference Fostering Dialogue offers plenary and parallel sessions related to how we teach children’s literature at university level, both undergraduate and graduate. The ONLINE Conference uses an innovative format supported by a rich and detailed website, a dedicated YouTube channel, and archived presentations."

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ALAN Workshop
November 22-24

"The highlight of each year is the annual ALAN Workshop. At this gathering, you’ll meet with colleagues from across the country, receive copies of some of the best and most popular young adult titles, and get to hear from a host of young adult authors. The workshop is held each year in conjunction with the NCTE Annual Convention."

Registration and information link.

ILA NEXT Professional Interactive Learning Events
October 3-29

"Professional learning doesn't live in a vacuum. ILA Next looks at the impact of distance and hybrid learning, equity and access, social-emotional development, and trauma responsiveness on high-quality literacy instruction."

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School Library Journal's Annual Summit
October 24

"Join us Saturday, October 24 for School Library Journal Summit: Culture Shift. Now in its 16th year, this national convening will focus on creating a culture that promotes an equitable world and closes the opportunity gap for all children.In this free, day-long event, you’ll gain skills, ideas, and support in leading the change you want to see in your library, school, and community."

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USBBY Annual Membership Meeting and International Children's Book Day Presentation
November 14

"This one- hour meeting will include a special program to highlight USBBY’s sponsorship of the 2021 International Children’s Book Day, April 2. " The event will feature Hans Christian Andersen recipient Roger Mello from Brazil and award-winning Cuban American author Margarita Engle.

USBBY Membership Page.

NCTE
November 19-22

"Join thousands of educators, experts, authors, administrators, publishers, and others for the 2020 NCTE Virtual Annual Convention, November 19-22."

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The 2020 annual NCTE convention will feature virtual versions of the CLA Blreakfast (featuring Jason Reynolds) and of the Notables session.

CEL Convention
November 22-23

"What, in this time of cultural and political divisiveness, should our priorities be? How should we be moving things forward? What ideas, experiences, and opportunities should we support? What kind of momentum can we generate? What kind of movements can we build? The 2020 Virtual CEL Annual Convention seeks to explore these concerns."

Registration and information link.

Ongoing Events

NCTE Member Gatherings

A series of member-exclusive online gatherings. Each event "fosters conversation, brings new ideas, and builds relationships with your fellow NCTE members during the isolating time of COVID-19."

Registration and information link.

NCTE Learning on Demand Web Seminars

“Learn from leaders in our field from the comfort of your couch. On Demand Web seminar recordings include all audio, video, chat, and discussion from past live events.”

Information link.

ALA Online Learning

"ALA eLearning--webinars, courses, workshops, e-forums and more--covers library-related fundamentals, advances, trends, and hot topics for all types of libraries. Find the online options that can best keep you and your colleagues and staff current."

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ILA Digital Events

“ILA Digital Events range from high-quality professional development opportunities to engaging discussions on timely topics. These events also give you a chance to become active within the ILA community, provide access to high-quality online resources, and connect with like-minded educators at a time and place that's convenient for you.”

Registration and information link.