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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.

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
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]