Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
Call for Workshop Proposals
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The 2026 Fay B. Kaigler call for workshop proposals is open!
Sessions generally last 45-60 minutes. The proposals are selected via blind review, and each individual is limited to two (2) submissions. Proposals are due by November 10, 2025.
Please submit application materials at
Authors of accepted proposals will receive notification via email on or before December 20, 2025. Individual presenters receive one (1) complimentary registration and group presenters will receive two (2) complimentary registrations per breakout session, regardless of the number of presenters at that session. Complimentary registrations do include luncheons.
Presenters are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and presentation materials.
Call for proposals opens: September 5, 2025
Proposal due date: November 10, 2025
Acceptance notification date: December 20, 2025
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email mary.a.osborne@usm.edu