The Conference for Young Adult Literature Louisiana (CYALL) is accepting proposals for papers, slide presentations, lightning talks, and 20x20 sessions. The conference is a forum to discuss, demonstrate, and champion learning strategies in teaching young adult literature. College faculty, graduate students, librarians, authors, K-12 educators, and scholars are invited to submit proposals for papers and presentations on all aspects of YA literature and media.

The deadline for submitting a proposal is February 15, 2025 

The conference will be held on April 11, 2025 and will be onsite.

Visit the conference website to submit a proposal: https://libguides.lsus.edu/CYALL

Registration opens November 1st and will be $40.

https://www.facebook.com/CYALLouisiana

CYALL@LSUS.edu for questions

Conference location:
LSU Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115

Ashley Elston is this year's keynote speaker. Ashley is the author of #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, First Lie Wins. First Lie Wins has been optioned for television by ABC Signature with Octavia Spencer and Krista Vernoff attached to the project. She is also the author of six YA books. Ashley lives in Louisiana with her husband and three sons.