Literacy Conference
Literacy Conference
Literacy Conference 2024
Empowering Voices: Celebrating Literacy, Diversity, and the Joy of Reading
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Literacy Consortium, join us for an immersive literacy conference dedicated to fostering a love for reading while championing equity, diversity, and the freedom to explore diverse perspectives. "Empowering Voices" aims to create a dynamic space where educators, librarians, authors, and literacy advocates come together to share insights, strategies, and inspiration.
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Day 1 - Consortium Reunion When: Friday, May 17, 2024 |
Day 2 - Literacy Conference When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
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Keynote Speakers
Matt de la Peña is the New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and Superman: Dawnbreaker) and six picture books (including Milo Imagines the World and Last Stop on Market Street). In 2016 he was awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship. In 2019 Matt was given an honorary doctorate from UOP. de la Peña currently lives in Southern California. He teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country.
Donalyn Miller is an award-winning teacher, author, and staff development leader who has taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grade language arts and social studies in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Her teaching awards include TCTELA’s Elementary Language Arts Teacher of the Year (2011), Keller ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year (2010), ESC Region XI Teacher of the Year (2010), TEA State Finalist Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year (2010), Trinity Meadows Intermediate School Teacher of the Year (2010), and Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Region XI Rising Star Teacher (2008). In 2018, Donalyn was awarded TCTELA’s Edmund J. Farrell Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the language arts teaching profession.