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The CLA Online Children’s Literature Research Conference aims to be a forum for researchers of children’s literature to share their work and exchange ideas. The conference is supported by the CLA Endowment Fund. The conference welcomes a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches.

The 2025 CLA Online Research Conference

The 2025 CLA Online Research Conference: Illuminating Children's Literature in Theory and Practice was held on February 21, 2025. The conference featured presentations from researchers across the United States and the world, a session with journal editors who publish children's literature research, and a keynote talk from Kathy Short.

Several of the conference presentations were recorded and, after editing and processing, they will be exclusively available to CLA members through the CLA website.
The information below refers to the 2025 CLA Online Research Conference, which was held on 2/21/2025.

JOIN US for our inaugural 2025 Conference!

Illuminating Children’s Literature Research in Theory and Practice

February 21, 2025
8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET

Co-sponsored by CLA and the Mary Frances Early College of Education at the University of Georgia


Join us for a day celebrating children’s literature research.

STRANDS
  • Research in Theory
  • Research in Practice
  • Policy & Politics

Featuring presentations on a rich array of topics and a journal editor session.
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Kathy Short, Keynote Speaker

Conference Registration

  • Regular Rate: $30
  • Discounted Student Rate: $15
Registration deadline: February 18, 2025

Conference Program

Day of Conference Info

Access the "Morning Social" Slide Deck for conference information and useful links

Where can I find the zoom links to the sessions?

Links to the conference sessions are listed in the email sent to registered participants 48 hours prior to our event. Keep it handy through the day!

What does the notation about recorded sessions mean?

All sessions will be live. The sessions identified with the recording notation will be recorded and will be made available in the member-exclusive section of the CLA Website after the conference.

What do I do if I experience technical difficulties?

Support contact information is available in the email sent to registered participants 48 hours prior to our event.

Do I need to log in with my registration credentials?

When accessing the conference zoom links, please log in with the credentials with which you registered. Only registered attendees will be admitted to the Zoom rooms.

When will I be admitted into the zoom rooms for sessions?

  • Presenters and session chairs will be admitted to their session’s Zoom room 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the session zoom room.
 
  • Audience members will be admitted into session Zoom rooms right before the start of the session.

Will I receive an attendance certificate?

Yes. A related email will be sent to all registered attendees after the conference.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
For Information Only
The proposal submission deadline has elapsed
Do you conduct children’s literature research? Submit a session or individual proposal using our online form. A variety of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcomed and encouraged.
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Friday, October 4, 2024
Proposal decisions will be made in early November

Strands

  • Research in Theory Strand: : Presenters will discuss their research involving children’s literature for K-8 youth. A variety of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcomed and encouraged
  • Research in Practice Strand: Presenters will discuss research focused on using children’s literature in classroom settings, library settings, and beyond.
  • Policy & Politics Strand: Presenters will discuss the ongoing relationships between children’s literature with politics and policy.

Submission Form Guide

You will be asked to provide the following information:
  • Presenter contact information
  • Select one conference strand
    • Research in Theory Strand
    • Research in Practice Strand
    • Policy & Politics Strand
  • Select one proposal type
    • Session Proposal: The proposal includes 2 or more presenters and requests a full program slot (1 hour).
    • Individual Proposal: The proposal includes no more than 2 presenters and will be combined with two other individual proposals in a joint program slot (1 hour)
  • Proposal Title (Limit: 160 characters including spaces, approx. 40 words or less)
  • Proposal Annotation to be included in the conference program (Limit: 500 characters including spaces, approx. 130 words or less)
  • Proposal Description: Provide a description of the presentation proposed, including the topic and its significance. Do not include any author-identifying information. (Limit: 4,000 characters including spaces [Approximately 600-800 words])
    • Research in Theory Strand: Overview w/ research questions or purpose, Theoretical Framework, Data Collection and Analysis Methods, Determinations, Significance/ Conclusion, Application to Conference Theme
    • Research in Practice Strand: Overview with inquiry or research questions or purpose, Research Design (what you did, why, and how as informed by what theory), Significance/Conclusion, Audience, Application to Conference Theme.
    • Policy and Politics Strand: Overview of policy/politics topic explored, Literature Review/ Theoretical Framework, Analysis of Current Political Landscape, Recommendations, Application to Conference Theme.
For Information Only
The proposal submission deadline has elapsed
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Dr. Xenia Hadjioannou: [email protected]