University of Redlands Children S Literature Festival 2001

CHARLOTTE S. HUCK CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL

Call for Proposals for Children’s Literature Festival 2018

We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 22ndannual Charlotte S. Huck Children’s Literature Festival on

March 2 & 3,2018.The mission of the festival is to carry on Charlotte Huck’s life work of getting good materials into the hands of teachers and students—bringing children and books together in order to developreaders who will find a lifetime of pleasure in reading good books. We are looking for descriptions of classroom activities such asan author, illustrator or genre studies, children writing and creating their own books, using literature in this time of test driven education; family literacy programs; multicultural literature; library programs for babies through middle school, historical perspectives, current trends and writing for children. You may also apply to bring a class of students to meet one of the festival authors.The festival focuses on children’s literature grades K-8.

Please submit your proposal by October 5, 2017.You will be notified by November 17, 2017 if we are able to schedule your session.Decisions will be made based on creating a balanced and diverse program for the festival.As a presenter, your conference fees will be reduced to $75. If there is more than one presenter, only one is eligible for reduced fees.You will receive a confirmation when we receive your proposal.

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Name:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Biography indicating your expertise in your presentation topic, your employer, your current work title, and your professional background and experiences. (25 words or less)

Title and description of presentation as you wish it to appear in the program.

Intended Audience: (all that are appropriate – for example, teachers K-2 and librarians). ______

Audio visual equipment needs: This request MUST be included in your proposal

____VCR ___LCD projector ___Other (be specific) ______

Other needs such as additional tables or room set-up requirements: ______

Book titles and authors for the Book Market (not more than 5): These are books you will include in your presentation and wish to give attendees the opportunity to purchase. These must be in print and recently published.

All sessions are based on Children’s Literature, but if yours has an emphasis, please indicate:

Please e-mail to

attention Marjorie Arnett

CHARLOTTE S. HUCK CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL

Call for Proposals for Children’s Literature Festival 2018

___ The Art of Children’s Books

___ Author or Illustrator Study

___ Current Trends

___ Drama

___ Family Literacy

___ Folklore

___ Genre Study

___ Historical Perspectives

___ Library Programs

___ Multicultural

___ Nonfiction Books

___ Picture Books

___ Poetry

___ Storytelling

___ Writing for Children

___ Writing with Children

___Bringing children to meet an author

___ Other ______(be specific)

Please e-mail to

attention Marjorie Arnett