2024 Book Week
Plan to join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the McNamara Alumni Center, for a discussion with guest author Kate DiCamillo. The event is free and open to the public. CEUs available.
In Person: Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT at McNamara Alumni Center, Memorial Hall, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Via Zoom: Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM CDT - Link to come.
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2024 Book Week
A celebration of children's literature
Every Good Story
Kate DiCamillo will provide a meditation on how reading and writing stories can help us become ourselves.
Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and authors organized at the University of Minnesota since 1941. The event attracts teachers, librarians, educators, students, and audiences passionate about young readers’ literacy. Over the past 80 years, Book Week has featured some of the most notable authors of children’s and YA literature, including Madeleine L’Engle, Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Gene Luen Yang. Book Week is hosted by faculty and graduate students from the children’s literature program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The guest author’s books are available for sale and autographing.
2022 Book Week highlight video
- McNamara Alumni Center directions*
- University Avenue Ramp, 1926 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | This ramp also has a Bike Locker.
- Washington Avenue Parking Ramp, 501 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Campus Maps also includes resources on mass transit and bike rental information. The page allows you to zoom in and use the "Walk and Bike Safely" layer to view bike parking options.
CEHD strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request any type of accommodations in order to fully participate, please complete the form below and/or contact cehdrsvp@umn.edu by October 7.
Please note that two ASL interpreters will be onsite during the lecture and discussion; they will alternate interpreting for the audience during those portions of the event. A CART captioner will provide captions for the livestreamed webinar.
- 6:15-7:00 PM CDT Kate DiCamillo's lecture
- 7:00-7:30 PM CDT Discussion and Q&A
The safety of our guests is our top priority. CEHD follows guidance from the University, local health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure the health and safety of event attendees. The University supports those who wish to continue to wear masks in any space and all community members are expected to respect the decision of anyone who continues to wear a mask. For the most up-to-date information, check the University's Safe Campus website. Please be aware that public health conditions may require a cancellation at the last minute, so refer to the website for the latest information.
Photographs taken at the event may be used in University of Minnesota print and online publications, promotions, or shared with the CEHD community.
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