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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. 

JOIN US for our inaugural 2025 Conference!

Illuminating Children’s Literature Research in Theory and Practice

February 21, 2025

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

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

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.
DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 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 3 or more panelists 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
    • Practitioner Research 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.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Dr. Xenia Hadjioannou: [email protected]

Conference Registration

Registration coming soon!
  • Regular Rate: $30
  • Discounted Student Rate: $15