Colorado Teen Literature Conference
@coteenlitcon.bsky.social
We're an annual lit conference geared towards teens and teen adjacent grown ups! Our mission is to build a community of teens, readers, writers, authors, and literacy advocates. Thank you for making our 37th con such a success, and we'll see you next year!
Love working with teens? Love teen literature? Want to attend an amazing conference for free (lunch included)? Submit your proposal to present at the 2026 Colorado Teen Literature Conference happening in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026! www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Love working with teens? Love teen literature? Want to attend an amazing conference for free (lunch included)? Submit your proposal to present at the 2026 Colorado Teen Literature Conference happening in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026! www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
The Colorado Teen Literature Conference returns Saturday, April 18, 2026!
Interested in presenting? We are accepting proposals through Friday, December 19, 2025. Details and submission form can be found on our website at www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
Interested in presenting? We are accepting proposals through Friday, December 19, 2025. Details and submission form can be found on our website at www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Colorado Teen Literature Conference returns Saturday, April 18, 2026!
Interested in presenting? We are accepting proposals through Friday, December 19, 2025. Details and submission form can be found on our website at www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
Interested in presenting? We are accepting proposals through Friday, December 19, 2025. Details and submission form can be found on our website at www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
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OK, do you want some anti-news? (Yes, you do!)
Do you want to smile + laugh? Listen to these CO teens talk about books: shorturl.at/pIP7q
Read about their nominees for book award at Sat’s Teen Lit Conference: shorturl.at/kgdpW
@coteenlitcon.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social #BookSky
Do you want to smile + laugh? Listen to these CO teens talk about books: shorturl.at/pIP7q
Read about their nominees for book award at Sat’s Teen Lit Conference: shorturl.at/kgdpW
@coteenlitcon.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social #BookSky
April 4, 2025: Teens share their love for reading; 'Pinch Hitting' tells the story of an unexpected hero | Colorado Public Radio
Today, we'll bust some myths about young people and reading. As much as kids are on their phones, many crave paper. Plus, book bans, the hottest genres among young adults, and the role of school libra...
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April 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
OK, do you want some anti-news? (Yes, you do!)
Do you want to smile + laugh? Listen to these CO teens talk about books: shorturl.at/pIP7q
Read about their nominees for book award at Sat’s Teen Lit Conference: shorturl.at/kgdpW
@coteenlitcon.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social #BookSky
Do you want to smile + laugh? Listen to these CO teens talk about books: shorturl.at/pIP7q
Read about their nominees for book award at Sat’s Teen Lit Conference: shorturl.at/kgdpW
@coteenlitcon.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social #BookSky
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Hey! Early Bird registration for the 2025 Colorado Teen Lit Conference is now open: www.coteenlit.org/registration hop on over to save a little money on a wonderful conference!
January 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hey! Early Bird registration for the 2025 Colorado Teen Lit Conference is now open: www.coteenlit.org/registration hop on over to save a little money on a wonderful conference!
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Colorado YA Fans 🎉📢 Early bird registration is open for #CTLCon featuring keynote speaker @byrongraves.bsky.social Join us!
January 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Colorado YA Fans 🎉📢 Early bird registration is open for #CTLCon featuring keynote speaker @byrongraves.bsky.social Join us!
Yay! We adored A Comb of Wishes and had the best time booktalking it to students when it came out! (also as the committee member posting today, I haven't read Kingdom of Dust yet, but I BET IT IS ALSO GREAT!)
Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social ! Lisa Stringfellow writes middle grade fiction and is an educator integrating literacy and social justice.
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January 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Yay! We adored A Comb of Wishes and had the best time booktalking it to students when it came out! (also as the committee member posting today, I haven't read Kingdom of Dust yet, but I BET IT IS ALSO GREAT!)
The news is out: This year's keynote author is Byron Graves! Visit our site to learn more, and click through on the photos for more info on Byron and their books: www.coteenlit.org
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January 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The news is out: This year's keynote author is Byron Graves! Visit our site to learn more, and click through on the photos for more info on Byron and their books: www.coteenlit.org
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New year, new site, new journeys and destinations. The library is open! Juliatorreswrites.com
#BookSky #Blackedusky #Librarysky
#BookSky #Blackedusky #Librarysky
January 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New year, new site, new journeys and destinations. The library is open! Juliatorreswrites.com
#BookSky #Blackedusky #Librarysky
#BookSky #Blackedusky #Librarysky
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Libraries are some of our greatest institutions and most valuable resources. They need our support.
This page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of resources and information for everyone who knows that we must #UniteAgainstBookBans.
This page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of resources and information for everyone who knows that we must #UniteAgainstBookBans.
Banned & Challenged Books
ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.
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January 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Libraries are some of our greatest institutions and most valuable resources. They need our support.
This page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of resources and information for everyone who knows that we must #UniteAgainstBookBans.
This page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of resources and information for everyone who knows that we must #UniteAgainstBookBans.
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Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
November 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Books.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it.
Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
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Are you gonna be in or near Phoenix on Saturday, January 25, at 10AM?
If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.
If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.
December 8, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Are you gonna be in or near Phoenix on Saturday, January 25, at 10AM?
If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.
If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.
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Congratulations to Mitali Perkins on her new book deal! We can't wait for young readers to get their hands on THE GOLDEN NECKLACE!
December 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Congratulations to Mitali Perkins on her new book deal! We can't wait for young readers to get their hands on THE GOLDEN NECKLACE!
We are currently accepting submissions for presenters for April's con! If you love YA lit, consider presenting to a super friendly audience in lovely Colorado: www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...
December 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM
We are currently accepting submissions for presenters for April's con! If you love YA lit, consider presenting to a super friendly audience in lovely Colorado: www.coteenlit.org/call-for-pre...