Come be a part of the 13th IBBY Regional Conference in Austin, Texas!
Sponsored by USBBY, the conference is an opportunity to enrich and expand our thinking about the international world of children and their books. We’ll explore books and topics that have the power to comfort, influence, change, and provide a broader perspective of the world’s conditions and challenges.
The conference will take place at the AT&T Conference and Hotel Center in Austin, Texas from October 25-27, 2019. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sponsored by USBBY, the conference is an opportunity to enrich and expand our thinking about the international world of children and their books. We’ll explore books and topics that have the power to comfort, influence, change, and provide a broader perspective of the world’s conditions and challenges.
The conference will take place at the AT&T Conference and Hotel Center in Austin, Texas from October 25-27, 2019. We look forward to seeing you there.
registration
Conference fees include: Registration, Friday evening buffet dinner, Saturday and Sunday lunches, Saturday evening plated Briley Dinner, and Saturday and Sunday Breaks. Conference fees are non-refundable.
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Early Bird Rates (through July 15, 2019)
USBBY Member: $399 USBBY Student Member: $199 Non-Member: $449 Student Non-Member $224 |
Rates (July 16 through October 25, 2019)
USBBY Member: $449 USBBY Student Member: $249 Non-Member: $499 Student Non-Member $274 |
Download the form to register by mail.
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Key Conference Dates Registration Opens: January 7, 2019 Early Bird Registration Closes: July 15, 2019 Proposal Application Available: January 7, 2019 Proposal Deadline: March 15, 2019 Acceptance Notification: May 1, 2019 |
location & accommodationsAT&T Conference & Hotel Center
1900 University Avenue, Austin TX, 78705 Conference Nightly Rate: $219 plus tax Reservations must be made by September 24, 2019 to receive the Conference Rate. |
proposals
The IBBY Regional Conference Program Committee welcomes and encourages you to submit a proposal for a Breakout Session (ideally 4 participants or more per proposal) or a Poster Session (individuals or teams of 2-3 participants). We hope to receive a wide variety of proposals for sessions that will be enriching components of this international conference. Current plans are for 15 Breakout Sessions and 25 Poster Sessions.
Proposals should be submitted on or before March 15, 2019; acceptance notification will be sent by May 1, 2019. All Breakout and Poster Session presenters must register for the conference by July 15, 2019.
Proposal questions? Please email Therese Bigelow or Isaac Larison.
Proposals should be submitted on or before March 15, 2019; acceptance notification will be sent by May 1, 2019. All Breakout and Poster Session presenters must register for the conference by July 15, 2019.
Proposal questions? Please email Therese Bigelow or Isaac Larison.
Download the Proposal Form.
Thank you for your support of USBBY!