LitCon is next week, but there’s still time to register and see these can’t-miss keynote speakers. Register today to connect with colleagues, learn from the best, and return to your schools inspired by speakers like the keynotes below!

Literacy, Joy, and Resilience: Hip Hop Literacy, Youth Excellence and the Power of Hip Hop for Educators

Saturday, January 27 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EST

Kick off a fantastic LitCon with Dr. Meacham’s opening keynote address, Literacy, Joy, and Resilience: Hip Hop Literacy, Youth Excellence and the Power of Hip Hop for Educators. Be prepared for an inspiring keynote to transform your view of literacy education. Experience the boundless potential of hip-hop culture to ignite a passion for learning in students, fostering resilience and empowerment. Get ready to be inspired by dynamic examples, incredible stories, and innovative teaching strategies that will leave you energized and ready to empower the youth of today for a brilliant tomorrow!

Unshrinking Literacy, Teaching and Learning

Monday, January 29 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM EST

The currently popular literacy narrative is that intensive, structured phonics programs backed by “The Science of Reading” are the grail long sought by educators. It’s true that children need to acquire “the codes,” but the manner and ecology of acquisition matters a great deal not only for the ease of acquisition, but also for the nature of the literacy children acquire and for the trajectory of their human development. Children’s social and emotional development lies squarely in the bailiwick of the language arts and the literate talk within which they are immersed, and that development, in turn, supports literacy development.

STAMPED: Reflections on Integrating Characters & Stories of Difference

Tuesday, January 30 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM EST

In an incredible LitCon finale you won’t want to miss, best-selling author Jason Reynolds shares his reflections on integrating characters and stories of difference in his writing. Bring your books and stick around after his keynote for an exclusive book-signing!