CFP - 35th IBBY Congress

calls for papers
Written By

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS:

35TH IBBY CONGRESS
(International Board on Books for Young People)
18-21 August 2016
VENUE: Auckland, New Zealand

This is the first time this prestigious conference for those interested in children’s literature and literacy has been held in the Australasia-Oceania area - a once in a life-time opportunity.

KEY DATES

Call for Presentations open: 1 May 2015
Call for Presentations closes: 30 September 2015
Notification of Presentation acceptance: 31 January 2016
Early Bird Registration: 1 September 2015 – 31 March 2016
Standard Registration: 1 April 2016 - 30 June 2016
Late Registration: from 1 July 2016

CONGRESS THEME

Literature in a Multi-literate world: Explores topics relevant to young people’s lives

Sub themes

  • Global, local and indigenous literature
  • Diverse literary forms and formats
  • Engaging readers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

For featured speakers who have been confirmed as at the beginning of March, 2015 please go to the website: www.ibbycongress2016.org.

Email: ibbycongress2016@tcc.co.nz

Previous

Children at the Heart of Human Rights Summer School
Next

CFP - A Window on Reviewing in Children’s Literature