2026

February 4-7

Reimagining Read Alouds: Compelling Texts and Compelling Talk with Maria Nichols
Pencil, Paper, Possibility: Revitalizing Writing Instruction with Purpose and Joy

CCIRA, Denver, CO

March 6

Storytime Meets STEAM: Easy Ways to Extend Your Read-Aloud Experiences
Short Bursts of Shared Reading = Big Gains in Foundational Skills

Pump Up Primary Conference, Schaumburg, IL

March 12-13

Featured Speaker Sessions

The Art of Conversation: Compelling Texts and Compelling Talk with Maria Nichols
Pencil, Paper, Possibility: Revitalizing Writing Instruction with Purpose and Joy

Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Springfield, IL

March 26

The HeART of Teaching: Fostering Resilience, Balance & Purpose for K-5 Educators
Chattahoochee-Flint RESA, Ellaville, GA

April 22-24

A Day in a Primary-Grade Classroom: Growing Readers and Writers Through Joyful Routines
Reenergizing Intermediate-Grade Literacy Instruction: Conversation, Connection, and Joy
From Read Aloud to Inquiry: Connecting Texts, Thinking, and Big Ideas Across the Curriculum
Peace River South School District 59, Dawson Creek, BC

June 25-29

Beyond the Book: STEAM-Focused Read Alouds and Hands-On Activities for Elementary Librarians and Teachers

ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL

July 15

Reading in Sync: Amplify Shared Reading to Boost Foundational Skills
Corwin Visible Learning Conference, Nashville, KY

July 24

The Unlimited Possibilities of Read-Aloud Experiences: Maximizing Every Minute (K-2)
Make It Matter: High-Impact Read-Aloud Experiences for Grades 3-5
Words That Work: Growing Vocabulary Through Interactive Read-Aloud Experiences (K-2)
Jackson County School System, Jefferson, GA

July 30

Game-Changing Read Alouds: Bringing Books to Life in the Library (PK-5)Lewisville ISD, Lewisville, TX (Virtual)

October 8

50 Nifty Picture Books to Ramp Up Your Read-Aloud Routine

Northern Illinois Reading Council (NIRC) Meeting, DeKalb, IL

November 19-22

Putting It on the Page: Bright Ideas and Strategies for Writing Inspiring Books for Educators by Educators with Valerie Bolling, Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, Dawnavyn James, Mike Tinoco
Remimagining Read-Aloud Experiences: Picture Books as Invitations and Inspiration with Raakhee Mirchandani, Vera Ahiyya, Victoria Dotson

NCTE Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA

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