Children's & Young Adult Literature Festival

Children's & Young Adult Literature Festival

The Children's & Young Adult Literature Festival is back! This special event brings together authors, illustrators, and illustrators for a day of readings, interactive discussions and roundtables!

This year, our special guests are award winning creators Bryan Collier, Candace Fleming, January LaVoy, Nez Riaz, Eric Rohmann, Parisa Saranj, Carole Boston Weatherford, and Jeffery Weatherford.

The day culminates with a book signing and raffle.

  • Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
  • Time: Check-In @ 8 a.m.
  • Registration: $40, $20 for Students (advance registration required - click the button below)
  • Location: Ernie L. Bond Curriculum Resource CenterConway Hall (TE) 226, Salisbury University Campus
  • Lunch: Included

Register Today!

Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
Author and Illustrator
Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford
Author and Educator
Candace Fleming
Candace Fleming
Author
January Lavoy
January LaVoy
Actor and Narrator
Nez Riaz
Nez Riaz
Illustrator
Eric Rohmann
Eric Rohmann
Illustrator
Parisa Saranj
Parisa Saranj
Translator and Author
Jeffery Weatherford
Jeffery Weatherford
Illustrator

Sponsored by the Seidel School of Education, Fulton School of Liberal Arts, Salisbury University Libraries, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Eastern Shore Literacy Association, Penguin Random House and Lee & Low Books.

Visitor & Event Parking Information

In order to make sure you find parking close to your event location, please see the parking lot map. Visitors must register for a Visitor Parking Permit. The pass may be obtained free of charge online through the Parking Portal.

For more information, please contactDr. Shanetia Clark - spclark@salisbury.edu