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Children's Literature Festival

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Save January 24 & 25, 2014 For the 18th Annual Charles S. Huck Children's Literature Festival

 “Books change lives.” Anita Silvey

Each year, the festival brings together educators librarians, parents and students and the best authors, illustrators and editors in the nation. If you thought we couldn’t match the 2013 faculty, then

 

Candace Fleming, author
Paul Janeczko, poet 
Lois Lowry, author 
Eric Rohmann, illustrator
Dinah Stevenson, publisher/editor
David Wiesner, author/illustrator 
Eugene Yelchin, author/illustrator 
Kristine O’Connell George, poet

Call for Proposals: We are now accepting proposals for breakout sessions for 2014, including proposals to bring students to meet one of our featured speakers.

Registration opens April 1, 2013. Register with a friend and share this inspiring weekend!

For Additional Information
Contact festival secretary Colleen Quesada at (909) 748-8791 or email the festival coordinator Marjorie Arnett.

 

  

 

 

 

"I believe that if you present the right books to children, they will read and enjoy them. So, bringing children and books together really means getting them excited about reading." Charlotte Huck   

 

The following donors made contributions to support Festival 2013. Thank you for your help in making this conference a reality.

Author Sponsor
Cheeryble Foundation
Will J. Reid Foundation
Charlotte S. Huck Endowment

Teacher Sponsor
Admissions Department, University of Redlands, School of Education
Community Service Learning, University of Redlands
The Frugal Frigate, a Children’s Book Store
Town & Gown Organization, University of Redlands

Friend of the Festival
O.W.L .Associates
Marilyn Carpenter

Lodging and Author Welcome Reception
Chris Ehorn and the staff of The Ayres Hotel
1015 West Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 335-9024

 

 

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