Colorado Teen Literature Conference

April 4, 2025: Teens share their love for reading; 'Pinch Hitting' tells the story of an unexpected hero | Colorado Public Radio Today, we'll bust some myths about young people and reading. As much as kids are on their phones, many crave paper. Plus, book bans, the hottest genres among young adults, and the role of school libra...

OK, do you want some anti-news? (Yes, you do!)

Do you want to smile + laugh? Listen to these CO teens talk about books: shorturl.at/pIP7q

Read about their nominees for book award at Sat’s Teen Lit Conference: shorturl.at/kgdpW

@coteenlitcon.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social #BookSky

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A bunch of paperback books arranged in the shape of a heart

Hey! Early Bird registration for the 2025 Colorado Teen Lit Conference is now open: www.coteenlit.org/registration hop on over to save a little money on a wonderful conference!

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Colorado YA Fans 🎉📢 Early bird registration is open for #CTLCon featuring keynote speaker @byrongraves.bsky.social Join us!

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Yay! We adored A Comb of Wishes and had the best time booktalking it to students when it came out! (also as the committee member posting today, I haven't read Kingdom of Dust yet, but I BET IT IS ALSO GREAT!)

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The news is out: This year's keynote author is Byron Graves! Visit our site to learn more, and click through on the photos for more info on Byron and their books: www.coteenlit.org

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New year, new site, new journeys and destinations. The library is open! Juliatorreswrites.com

#BookSky #Blackedusky #Librarysky

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Banned & Challenged Books ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.

Libraries are some of our greatest institutions and most valuable resources. They need our support.

This page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of resources and information for everyone who knows that we must #UniteAgainstBookBans.

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Books.

When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.

Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.

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Are you gonna be in or near Phoenix on Saturday, January 25, at 10AM?

If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.

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Congratulations to Mitali Perkins on her new book deal! We can't wait for young readers to get their hands on THE GOLDEN NECKLACE!

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We are currently accepting submissions for presenters for April's con! If you love YA lit, consider presenting to a super friendly audience in lovely Colorado: www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...

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