2026 Conference on Young Adult Literature - Louisiana (CYALL)
LSU Shreveport,  November 6, 2026
Shreveport, LA
Deadline for proposal submissions is August 7, 2026

https://libguides.lsus.edu/CYALL

CYALL is an annual conference hosted by LSU Shreveport in November and welcomes critical and creative discussion on young adult literature. The conference is a forum to encourage educators (future and current), librarians, and scholars to share and discuss scholarly and practical application of young adult literature and media. Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend and showcase their outstanding work.  The conference is a mixed model approach that equally showcases practical application and presentation along side papers that focus on research and inquiry. 

* Registration is waived for presenters

Proposals will be accepted in the following formats:

Research and Inquiry (30 minute duration)

Learning Strategies in Practice (30 minute duration)

Panel Session (2 to 4 papers/presentions equally a one hour panel)

Lightning Talk (10 minutes)

Visit the confernece website for more information on submitting a proposal. Proposals may also be submitted to: https://lsus.libwizard.com/f/CYALL2026Proposal

Questions and inquiries can be sent to CYALL@LSUS.edu or through social media platforms.
Phone: (318) 798-4131