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The Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) is a non-profit association of scholars, critics, professors, students, librarians, teachers and institutions dedicated to the academic study of literature for children.

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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This year's conference program includes the Membership Committees's panel, “Mister Rogers’ Fishbowl”, which will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 1:30PM. This panel is designed to be an interactive session on the accessibility of real, functional, and pedagogical neighborhoods.
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Congrats to our 2026 award winners and grant recipients! We will recognize and celebrate our winners and recipients at our conference in Pittsburgh. We hope you can join us at our Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Winners and recipients can be viewed on our website.
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This year's conference program includes the Membership Committees's panel, "Syllabus Swap," which will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 4:50-6:10PM. “Syllabus Swap” is designed to assist instructors in incorporating innovative and creative teaching methods in the classroom.
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Folks are asking for information about local Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. There are tons of great resources we can share, so we've started a section in our FAQ doc! To access that document, see the link below or visit the conference page. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pittsburgh 2026 Conference Edition
Preparing for CHLA Do I have to be a member to attend the conference? ChLA requires that all presenters be members of ChLA in good standing. People registering to attend the conference do not have to...
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Just a quick reminder, May 1st is coming up, which means early bird registration is closing soon. If you know you’re coming, we highly recommend registering for the conference now before rates go up! The program is also live and available on the website. See you in Pittsburgh!
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The Omni William Penn Hotel will be hosting us from May 28, 2026 through May 30, 2026 through a series of panels, presentations, and award ceremonies! Reserve a room by April 27th to take advantage of conference rates and availability. Learn more here: www.childlitassn.org/chla-2026---...
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ChLA 2026 - Hotel & Travel Information
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Every year, ChLA’s conference program includes several panels organized by some of ChLA’s committees. This year’s guaranteed panel by the Membership Committee is "Building a Mentorship Network." This panel is directed at you to help build the career you have always envisioned.
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Because we understand you have questions, the ChLA’s Membership Committee is inviting you to a “Pre-Conference Info Session” to help you get the answers you need! When🗓️⏰: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11am CST How📝: Check your email for Zoom info or visit: chla.memberclicks.net
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Hello, Neighbor! We understand how difficult it must be to arrive in a new area, city, or country. Finding restaurants, convenience stores, or even a corner store to find a cup of coffee can prove to be a challenge. Here's Our Guide to Pittsburgh: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Pittsburgh Resources - Google Drive
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Every year, the Children’s Literature Association hosts more than 250 presenters, staff, board members, and attendees, and we need your help! If it seems like your type of day, or if you want to try something new, please fill out this form: forms.gle/CFmY4GSPb8ik...
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Hello Neighbors! Our yearly conference will be held in Pittsburgh, The Steel City! 🌆 “Imagined Spaces, Real Divides: Neighbors and Neighborhoods in Children’s Literature, Media, and Culture” 📍 Omni William Penn Hotel 🗓 May 28–30, 2026 More info: childlitassn.org
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
ChLA Members, you should have received an email with your unique ballot link to vote in our Executive, Board, and Committee elections. If you have not received your ballot, please reach out to info@childlitassn.org. Thank you!
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
ChLA members: Some folks are receiving potential phishing emails claiming to be JHUP on behalf of ChLA. Please do NOT click any links or provide any information. Because of the winter holidays, we cannot send an association-wide email warning everyone. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Please join Mark I. West on the Global Committee's blog as he responds to the Border Patrol's "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, NC. #ChildrensBooks #Immigrants #ebwhite #charlottesweb childlitassn.wixsite.com/intlcommitte...
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E. B. White on Compassion and Globalism: A Response to the Border Patrol’s Operation Charlotte’s Web
On November 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security sent a swarm of U.S. Border Patrol agents into my home city of Charlotte, North Carolina. These masked agents targeted Charlotte’s Latino popu...
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The Communications committee facilitated another iteration of the conversation series: "Graphic Novels from Around the World" on October 29th. We had five creators join us: Ziggy Hanaor, Josephine Mark, Erik Ko, Jean-Baptiste Aubin, and Joonas Sildre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzGk...
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ChLA Conversation Series: Graphic Novels from Around the World (October 2025)
YouTube video by ChildLitAssn
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The ChLA Communications Committee presents: Graphic Novels from Around the World! this exciting event will feature FIVE creators of graphic novels from around the globe. Join us for the conversation! #childlit #literature #graphicnovels
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The ChLA Global Committee is excited to welcome our new members! We’re thrilled to have passionate scholars and advocates join us as we continue to explore and celebrate global children’s literature. childlitassn.wixsite.com/intlcommitte...
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Global Committee Welcomes New Members
The ChLA Global Committee is delighted to welcome several new members: Dr. Melanie Ramdarshan Bold, Dr. Tharini Viswanath, Dr. Chengcheng You
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The Global Committee invites you to submit proposals to our guaranteed panel for the 2026 ChLA Conference. Due by September 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST. Scholarships & travel grants available! 📝🌍 childlitassn.wixsite.com/intlcommitte... #CFP #ChLA2026 #ChildLit
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Call for Papers 2026
ChLA’s Global Committee seeks paper proposals that explore what it means to be a neighbor—helpful, harmful or otherwise—or to create, maintain, inhabit, or leave a neighborhood, particularly in a glob...
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Join Tian Gao on the Global Committee's blog as we explore the complex morality of #JapaneseFairyTales #Folklore #ChLALit childlitassn.wixsite.com/intlcommitte...
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Understanding the Complex Morality of Japanese Fairy Tales: Kachikachi yama
In 2015, NHK released Fairy Tale Tribunal (Mukashi banashi hōtei 昔噺法廷), an educational TV series that put beloved characters from traditional Japanese fairy tales under legal scrutiny. Heroes who were...
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
📧 ChLA colleagues - check your email! ✨ Calls for papers & nominations 👥 New committee appointments 🏆 2025 award winners & grants 📍 2026 Pittsburgh Conference CFP live! Don't miss out on these opportunities and announcements. Check your inbox now! #ChildrensLiterature
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
🎨 REVEAL TIME! 🎨 It's "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats! ❄️ This 1963 Caldecott winner follows Peter's snow day adventures. Beautiful collage art + groundbreaking representation made this a classic! Did you guess it? Thanks for playing! #TheSnowDay #EzraJackKeats #BookReveal
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🎨 Guess the Book! 🎨 Can you spot this classic from just a tiny peek? Drop your guesses below and come back next Tuesday for the big reveal and why we love this story! Tag a friend who might know it. #GuessTheBook #ChildrensLitFun #BookLovers #ReadingIsFun
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Nominate your own work or that of your colleagues for the ChLA Article, Book, and Edited Book publication awards. Recognizing peer-reviewed publications in our field that are published in 2024. The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2025. #childlit #literature
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Welcome to the 2025 ChLA Conference! We encourage you to engage, connect, and dive deep into the conversations that matter most to our community. Share your insights, ask bold questions, and don't forget to use #ChLA2025 to connect with fellow attendees. Let's make this opening day unforgettable! 🎉
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Excited for our 2025 Annual Conference?! Join us for engaging pre-conference virtual events Virtual Event #2: Accessibility Wednesday, May 28 1:00- 2:00 pm (EST) tamuc.zoom.us/j/99180345331 Virtual Event #3: Member Support Wednesday, June 4 3:00-4:00 pm (EST) illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/86493598376
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Children's Literature Association @chlaorg.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Are you ready for the ChLA Virtual Conference 2025?!?!?! Keep checking for updates. #chla @childrensliterature
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Rachel Dean-Ruzicka (She/Her) @drracheldr.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Join #chla for a fun panel talking about #translation and #childrensliterature!
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