Signups Under Way for June 10-12 Children's Literature Conference

Arne Nixon Center to host what may be Fresno State’s biggest-ever conference

The Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at California State University, Fresno, will host the 31st annual conference of the Children’s Literature Association from June 10-12 on the Fresno State campus.

The event will draw more than 150 speakers, making it likely the largest academic conference hosted by the university.

More than 150 speakers, including authors Michael Cart, Pam Munoz Ryan, Richard Peck and Berlie Doherty, will offer talks on varied topics related to the conference theme of “Dreams and Visions.”

The deadline for early registration is Saturday, May 1; after that a $20 late fee applies. Special rates are available for students.

Full conference and one-day registrations are available, and picnic and banquet tickets will be available separately if space allows.

Optional university credit will be available. Information, including the full conference schedule, is available at the Arne Nixon Center’s Web site at www.arnenixoncenter.org. An online registration form is available at the Web site of the Children’s Literature Association at www.childlitassn.org.

For more information, contact the Arne Nixon Center by e-mail at anc@listserv.csufresno.edu owwww.FresnoStateNews.com