KU Children's Literature Conference

(Note: There was no 2020 KU Children's Literature Conference due to the COVID pandemic. The scheduled speakers were all brought back for the 2021 conference.)

The 2021 Children's Literature Conference at Kutztown University

Our book review sessions were held on Saturday, April 17 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM in the McFarland Student Union Building.

• 2021 K-4 Presentation Slides 
• 2021 5 & up Presentation Slides

K-4 Reviews Presented by:     

• Professor Karen Wanamaker, Librarian at KU's Rohrbach Library
• Kate Pellegrino, KU student & KU Children's Literature Conference Intern

5 & up Reviews Presented by: Karen Maurer & Mary Hyson

Finding recommended titles: Some of the places we go to find recommended book lists include library associations, national teacher associations, textbook publishers, and children's literature research centers. Examples include:

• ALSC Notable Books lists: Association for Library Service to Children lists best of the best in children's books, recordings, and digital media.
• ALSC recommended lists: ALSC also creates lists for special topics and audiences
• NCTE/Children's Literature Assembly Notable Children's Books in the English Language Arts 
• NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People (must be a member to see lists).
• Everyday Mathematics provides recommended titles by grade
• NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12