Schedule

NEW! Search the online database of sessions to find updated session information; the full Convention Program is below!

2024 NCTE Annual Convention Program

See our list of keynote speakers.

View the Meet the Author schedule of more than 300 author and illustrator book signings.

(see the changes made to the schedule since the booklet was printed)

Graduate Credit

You can earn graduate credit for attending the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention through the University of San Diego. The link to learn more and to register will be added closer to the Convention.

WEDNESDAY 11/20

• 5:00–7:00 p.m.—Registration& NCTE Central

THURSDAY 11/21

• 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.—Registration
• 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—NCTE Central
• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.—Workshops
• (see p. 00; additional registration required)
• 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.—A Sessions
• 1:00–2:15 p.m.—B Sessions
• 2:30–3:00 p.m.—C Sessions
• 3:15–3:45 p.m.—D Sessions
• 4:00–5:15 p.m.—Opening General Session
• 5:30–7:00 p.m.—Section Get-Togethers

FRIDAY 11/22

• 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—Registration
• 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.—NCTE Central
• 7:15–8:00 a.m.—First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast
• (no charge; registration required)
• 8:15–9:15 a.m.—Friday General Session
• 9:30–10:45 a.m.—E Sessions
• 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.—Exhibits Open
• 11:00–11:30 a.m.—F Sessions
• 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.—G Sessions
• 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.—ELATE Luncheon
• 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.—Middle Level Section Luncheon
• 12:30–1:45 p.m.—H Sessions
• 2:00–2:30 p.m.—I Sessions
• 2:45–3:15 p.m.—JSessions
• 3:30–4:45 p.m.—K Sessions
• 8:00–9:30 p.m.—Cultural Celebration

SATURDAY 11/23

• 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.—Registration
• 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.—NCTE Central
• 7:00–9:15 a.m.—ALAN Breakfast
• 8:15–9:30 a.m.—L Sessions
• 9:45–10:45 a.m.—Saturday General Session
• 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—Exhibits Open
• 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.—M Sessions
• 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.—N Sessions
• 12:30–2:30 p.m.—Secondary Section Luncheon
• 12:30–2:30 p.m.—Children’s Book Awards Luncheon
• 1:15–2:30 p.m.—O Sessions
• 2:45–4:00 p.m.—P Sessions
• 4:15–5:30 p.m.—Q Sessions
• 5:45–7:00 p.m.—Special Interest Group Sessions

SUNDAY 11/24

• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.—Registration
• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.—NCTE Central
• 7:00–8:45 a.m.—Children’s Literature Assembly Breakfast
• 7:00–8:45 a.m.—Affiliate Breakfast
• 8:00–11:30 a.m.—Exhibits Open
• 8:15–8:45 a.m.—R Sessions
• 9:00–10:15 a.m.—S Sessions
• 10:30–11:45 a.m.—T Sessions
• 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.—National Writing Project Brunch
• 12:00–1:15 p.m.—Closing General Session
• 1:30–5:30 p.m.—CEL Annual Convention

MONDAY 11/25

• 7:00–10:00 a.m.—Registration
• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.—CEL Annual Convention
• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.—ALAN Workshop

TUESDAY 11/26

• 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.—CEL Annual Convention
• 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.—ALAN Workshop

Hours are subject to change; more information will be added as the schedule is finalized.