Have you submitted your application to host Kwame Alexander – the Children’s Literature Lecture Award winner?

Has your library, school, university, or special collection always wanted to host the Children’s Literature Lecture Award winner? The application deadline for the 2027 host site has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2026! The Children’s Literature Lecture is an annual event at which an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children’s literature presents a paper that makes a significant contribution to the field. The winning speaker for the 2027 lecture is Kwame Alexander. A library, university, special collection, or other appropriate organization can be considered as the host institution. Host sites for the Children’s Literature Lecture receive a $2,000 honorarium to help with costs incurred by hosting the lecture. The lecture is administered by ALSC. Information about host site responsibilities is included in the application materials. You can review the responsibilities of the Host Institution (Appendix D) and Checklist for the Host Institution (Appendix E) at the Children’s Literature…
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