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2024 State Convention

Sarah J. Donovan

This year, we are bringing educators, librarians, and literacy professionals together in Wausau, this time with the theme of “Expanding our Uni-VERSE: Creating Learner-Centric Experiences.” We are excited to have author and Oklahoma State University teacher educator Sarah J. Donovan as our workshop presenter on Thursday afternoon and a Friday keynote speaker! The Thursday workshop will focus on writing poetry, and will provide resources for taking part in your own writing, as well as working with students on their writing. 

Amber McBride

Amber McBride

To add to the joy and excitement and bring us some #VerseLove, we’ve invited Amber McBride as a Friday keynote speaker. Me (Moth), a Finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, is her debut novel. Amber will be speaking on The Novelty of Novels in Verse.

Joy McCullough

Joy McCullough

We are so excited to welcome author Joy McCullough to join us as one of our Friday keynote speakers! She is sure to bring joy into the sometimes-arduous task of teaching and participating in the writing process. Joy’s keynote topic is “A Poem is Pure Energy: Shedding Poetry’s Baggage and Letting Language Soar.”
 

We are sure to have plenty of other fun surprises and breakout sessions scheduled throughout the convention, so spread the word and bring your entire department to join in a convention that is sure to be out of this world! 

We look forward to expanding WCTE’s Uni-VERSE with you at the Jefferson Street Inn October 24-25, 2024.

Register for the convention here: https://wisconsincouncilofteachersofenglish.wildapricot.org/event-5837360

To reserve a room at the Jefferson Street Inn, call 715-845-6500 and mention you’re with the WCTE. Reserve before September 22nd for the early bird rate of $90. After September 22, rates will vary.