Annual KSU Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults

Celebrating Identities with Quality Literature

March 11 - KSU Campus
Conference Strands

  • Treasuring Culture and Language Through Literacy
  • Reading and Writing Connections
  • Promoting Vocabulary Development and Reading Comprehension
  • The Science of Reading
  • Literature for Developing Creativity

Proposal Portal -- Now open through Friday, February 7

Location & Time: 
KSU Campus - 9:00am-4:00pm

What is LCYA

The KSU Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults provides teachers, preservice teachers, public and school librarians, media specialists, and school administrators the opportunity to listen to and interact with highly acclaimed children's and young adult authors as well as attend presentations from master teachers and experts in the field on all facets of literacy instruction.

Now in its 32nd year, KSU's Annual Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults has featured some of the most prominent authors writing today.

Conference Director: Dr. Debra Coffey

Save the Date!

March 11, 2025

Call for Proposals

Breakout Session Presentations
Conference Theme: The Role of Children's and Young Adult Literature

Proposals for breakout sessions must relate to the conference theme and address aspects of literacy as they relate to using young adult and children's literature in the classroom. All proposals will undergo a blind, peer review process. All proposals will be reviewed, but accepted proposals will not be considered for inclusion in the conference program without an accompanying registration.

Breakout sessions are 50 minutes in length and are held in both the mornings and afternoons. If accepted, you may be asked to present at one or both sessions. You will be contacted via email regarding receipt of your proposal and again if the proposal is accepted. Once your proposal is accepted, if you have not yet registered, you will need to do so within 24 hours in order to be included in the program. You will also need to contact any co-presenters of your proposal’s acceptance.

Important: The KSU Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults is a not-for-profit organization, therefore, the financial viability of our annual conference depends upon the support of everyone who attends. Invited presenters are required to register for the conference before final proposal acceptance will be granted.

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025

Submit Conference Proposal

Advertising Opportunities

Reach an engaged audience of educators, librarians, and administrators by advertising at the Kennesaw State University Literature Conference. With over 300 participants annually, this two-day event is a prime opportunity to showcase your organization. Choose from a variety of ad packages, all of which include placement in our collectible conference program.

Contact Natasha Thornton at nthornt6@kennesaw.edu to secure your spot today.

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