April 9 & 10, 2025
The 2025 App State Children's Literature Symposium will feature Orbis Pictus Honor- and Sibert Medal Honor-winning author/illustrator Katherine Roy. Events for parents, teachers, students, kids, librarians, and teachers will be held on April 9 and 10. Registration coming soon!
All workshops count for Teacher Education PD credits.
Telling HERstories: Baddies in Books
February 13, 2025
Join us to celebrate women in history including a Boone youth literature heroine! In this workshop you will hear about the legacy of youth literature in Boone, explore original picture book art, and learn about resources to promote women from history. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas. Every participant will receive a free book and resources for future classroom strategies.
STEAM like your students
February 25, 2025
Dive into exploring STEAM kits found in K-12 makerspaces. We will provide instructions and inspiration to help get you started on making your own STEAM project. Every participant will leave with a free book, a STEAM craft they've created, resources to use in their classroom, and a DIY STEAM project for their future classroom. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas.
Earth’s Next Chapter: Promoting Climate Stories
March 26, 2025
We will explore youth literature that highlights climate action and environmental justice for all ages and provide you with resources to engage students in meaningful discussion and action. Participants will receive a free book and will take part in a collaborative climate art activity designed to spark conversation and build community.
Books Kids Actually NEED
April 23, 2025
Back by popular demand! Join us to explore books and teacher resources to help students navigate big feelings and hard topics in and out of the classroom. Every participant will walk away with a free book, a variety of recommendations, and resources for their future classroom library. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas.