NCTE 2023
CONVENTION DETAILS
The 2023 annual NCTE convention will be held November 16-19 in Columbus Ohio.
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CLA@ NCTE2023
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OTHER SESSIONS OF INTEREST
Are you participating in a session highlighting children's literature which may be of interest to CLA members? Share the session details with us, and we would be happy to share it here
Look for the Children's Literature Assembly @ NCTE2023
The NCBLA Committee presents
The 2023 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
This session will highlight thirty books that best exemplify the criteria established for the 2023 Notables Award. Books considered for this annual list are works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry written for children, grades K–8 based on the criteria established by the Children's Literature Assembly. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 8:15 - 9:30 am EST D-182/183, GCCC 2023 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Selection Committee Members
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Additional Resources
NOTABLES LISTS The 2023 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 2023 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts article in the Fall 2023 Issue of the Journal of Children's Literature. |
CLA MASTER CLASS
Books as Lighthouses
Using Children's Literature to Shine Light into the Dark Corners of Sexual Violence
CLA BREAKFAST
FEATURING
Join us at the CLA Breakfast to hear the talented book creator Jerry Cract discuss his creative writing process and share his newest work.
The event also includes our Awards Presentation and the 2022 CLA Art Auction. Sunday, November 20, 2022 7:00-8:45 am Pacific Time Chairs Angela Wiseman Ally Hauptman Co-Chair Andrea Page 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, the easiest way to do this is to call NCTE directly at (877) 369-6283. |
Additional ResourcesMember Exclusive:
Breakfast article in the FAll 22 issue of the Journal of Children's Literature coming up. Open Access: For a preview of the CLA Art Auction taking place during the Breakfast, check out the post contributed to the CLA Blog by Peggy Rice and Ally Hauptman on behalf of the Ways and Means Committee: Children’s Literature Assembly Art Auction at the 2022 NCTE Conference |
OTHER SESSIONS OF INTEREST
NCTE 2022 Sessions of Interest for CLA Members
Assembled by members of CLA’s DEI Committee ![]()
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THURSDAY
A. 24 Pursuing the Light in Book Section and Critically Using Global Literature with Multilingual Learners in Elementary Classrooms
9:30-10:45 AM PST
ROOM 207-C
The need for teachers who can critically evaluate, select, and use texts that work for students is crucial. This session seeks to create a light for teachers and preservice teachers around topics of global text selection and evaluation—looking at elements of diversity, quality, developmentally appropriateness, and kid appeal to empower teachers to select titles for multilingual Classrooms.
Session Chair: Jeanne Fain, Lipscomb University
Presenters: Sarah Duncan, Lipscomb Univesity
Jeanne Fain, Lipscomb University
Molly Miller, J.E. Moss Elementary
Kahla Smith, J.E. Moss Elementary
ROOM 207-C
The need for teachers who can critically evaluate, select, and use texts that work for students is crucial. This session seeks to create a light for teachers and preservice teachers around topics of global text selection and evaluation—looking at elements of diversity, quality, developmentally appropriateness, and kid appeal to empower teachers to select titles for multilingual Classrooms.
Session Chair: Jeanne Fain, Lipscomb University
Presenters: Sarah Duncan, Lipscomb Univesity
Jeanne Fain, Lipscomb University
Molly Miller, J.E. Moss Elementary
Kahla Smith, J.E. Moss Elementary
FRIDAY
G.24 Let the Light Shine: Understanding Censorship of ABAR Methods/PSTs
Time: 12:30 - 1:45pm
Location: 253-A
This panel examines transformative approaches for sustainable social justice educational practice.
Presenters:
Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, “Sustainable Education in Troubling Times: English Education for Justice”
Suki Mozenter, University of Minnesota Duluth, “Sliding Glass Doors for Those Who Want to Stay Inside: Decentering White Supremacy with White Readers”
Megan Van Deventer, Weber State University, “Preparing Preservice Teachers for Conservative Contexts”
Location: 253-A
This panel examines transformative approaches for sustainable social justice educational practice.
Presenters:
Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, “Sustainable Education in Troubling Times: English Education for Justice”
Suki Mozenter, University of Minnesota Duluth, “Sliding Glass Doors for Those Who Want to Stay Inside: Decentering White Supremacy with White Readers”
Megan Van Deventer, Weber State University, “Preparing Preservice Teachers for Conservative Contexts”
SATURDAY
J.07 Capturing the Spark of Inquiry: Nonfiction Illuminating the World for Young People
Type: Roundtable Session
Time: 8:00 AM PST - 9:15 AM PST
Location: 213-CD
Nonfiction suffers from an image problem. We are in a golden age of nonfiction literature for young people, yet, nonfiction literary texts and biographies for children are often underrepresented in classrooms and curricula. Come join a group of educators and award-winning book creators and engage in conversations about cutting-edge nonfiction books and their many classroom possibilities.
Time: 8:00 AM PST - 9:15 AM PST
Location: 213-CD
Nonfiction suffers from an image problem. We are in a golden age of nonfiction literature for young people, yet, nonfiction literary texts and biographies for children are often underrepresented in classrooms and curricula. Come join a group of educators and award-winning book creators and engage in conversations about cutting-edge nonfiction books and their many classroom possibilities.
Session Chair: Mary Ann Cappiello, Lesley University
Presenters: Mary Ann Cappiello, Lesley University Amina Chaudhri, Northeastern Illinois University Jared Crossley, The Ohio State University Evelyn Freeman, Professor Emerita, The Ohio State University Cyndi Giorgis, Arizona State University Jennifer Graff, University of Georgia Xenia Hadjioannou, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Ruth Lowery, University of North Texas Scott Riley, Singapore American School Julie Waugh, Smith Junior High/Mesa Public Schools Terrell Young, BYU |
Tradebook Authors/Illustrators:
Chris Barton, Simon & Schuster Matthew Burgess, Brooklyn College Jason Chin Lesa Cline-Ransome, Penguin/Random House Candace Fleming, Scholastic Deborah Hopkinson, Scholastic Marie Lejeune, Western Oregon University Kelly Starling Lyons, Penguin Young Readers Julia Menendez, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Barb Rosenstock, Random House Christina Soontornvat, Candlewick Press Traci Sorell, Penguin, Charlesbridge, Lerner Donald Tate, Abrams |