Our Conference

The graduate students in the MACL program plan, organize, and host a 3-day children’s and young adult literature conference to showcase exceptional graduate- and undergraduate- level research and creative works. Presenters are welcomed from all around the world to share their enthusiasm and expertise. See below for the current conference or view past conferences through the menu to the left. 


Beyond Borders : Trends in World Children’s Literature and Children’s Literature in Translation 

MACL Graduate Conference 2024

Conference Dates: Friday June 21st, 2024  – Saturday June 22nd, 2024

A peer-reviewed graduate student conference on children’s literature, media, and culture | University of British Columbia iSchool, Master of Children’s Literature Program | Unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)

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We kindly ask that you direct any inquiries to our email macl.gradconference@gmail.com