CSKBART Events at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference
Join the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table at the 2026 American Library Association Annual Conference!
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is excited to welcome ALA and CSKBART members to a meaningful weekend of celebration, connection, learning, and fellowship during the 2026 ALA Annual Conference this June.
Please note that these events are intended for ALA Conference attendees, ALA members, and CSKBART members.
📚 CSKBART Meet & Greet
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 2:30–3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – Ballroom C
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Connect with CSKBART members, partners, creators, and colleagues from across the country during this welcoming networking event. We are honored to welcome special guests and Coretta Scott King Book Award winners Brenna McDaniel and Vashti Harrison.
✨ Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement Reception
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 7:45 PM
Location: Marriott Marquis - Glessner House
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Join us as we celebrate 2026 Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient Kadir Nelson and recognize his extraordinary contributions to children’s and young adult literature through storytelling and art.
🥞 CSKBART Breakfast & Awards Event (Ticketed)
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 7:00 AM
Location: Marriott Marquis - Great Lakes Ballroom
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Celebrate the recipients of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards during one of the signature events of the conference. This inspiring gathering brings together librarians, educators, authors, illustrators, publishers, and literary advocates from across the nation.
📖 Stories, Civics, and the Power of Young Readers – CSKBART Chair’s Program
Monday, June 29, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Location: McCormick Place - W 194 A
Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth "Libby" Otto-Patel of the Obama Foundation as we explore storytelling, civic engagement, literacy, and the important role libraries play in preparing young people to engage thoughtfully in democracy.
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