SECOND ANNUAL

LITERACY CONFERENCE

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Stacey Bess
An inspirational educator and author of memoir "Nobody Don't Love Nobody" adapted for Hallmark Hall of Fame film "Beyond the Blackboard."

Donalyn Miller
A Texas sixth grade teacher and author of "The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child" and The Book Whisperer blog.

Yuyi Morales
Winner of the Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration, involved with some of the most celebrated examples of Latino children's literature.

Steven I. Layne
Children's literature professor at Judson University in Illinois, a respected literacy consultant, motivational speaker and author of 21 books including teen thriller "This Side of Paradise."

Note: An early bird registration package of $149 includes attendance at the two-day conference, two-breakfasts, two lunches and two snacks. Rooms at the Zermatt Resort can be booked sperately for $109 a night (single or double occupancy), and includes access to the resort's spa and wellness center.

Single-day registration is also avialable.

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CEU Licensure Available

1.2 CEU’s are available for Friday and Saturday. The cost is $15.00

Certificate of Completion is available at no cost.