CHL 509 Summer Symposium and Institute
Examines all genres of children's literature, from picture -books through young adult novels, information works, and poetry, through a thematic lens. Culminates in a long weekend in which authors, illustrators, editors, and critics of children's literature bring their unique vision to the theme. Past summer symposia have been “Are We There Yet?” (2025), “Lost & Found” (2022), “Make Way” (2019), “(im)Possible Dreams (2017), “Homecoming” (2015), “Love Letters (2013), "The Body Electric" (2011), "Crimes and Misdemeanors" (2009),"Food, Glorious, Food" (2007), "Let's Dance" (2005), "Midnight Gardens" (2003), "Brave New Worlds" (2001), "Halos and Hooligans" (1999), and "As Time Goes By" (1997).
Prerequisite
Open to Graduate Students in the Children's Literature MA, MFA, MA/MFA, MA/MS students; other graduate students contact CHL Grad Program Director.