Since 2000, the Chicago Teachers’ Center’s popular Young Adult Literature Conference (YAL) has demonstrated how the combination of compelling books and engaging learning strategies can provide powerful learning experiences for middle and high school students.
Please join us for the next YAL Conference!
October 22 - 23, 2010
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When and where is the next YAL Conference?
October 22 - 23, 2010
Click here to view the flyer!
Who is eligible to participate?
Teachers from GEAR UP high schools and certain CTC partner schools are eligible. Teachers from non-GEAR UP schools are welcome to attend for a fee.
What are the YAL books for 2009-2010?
Click to view the 2009-2010 YAL book selection.
What resources are available for me after the conference?
Units for Books - Teachers from our partnership schools are encouraged to follow up with our Unit for Books Program; you’ll receive a classroom set of books for creating a unit that includes young adult literature and best practice literacy strategies.
YAL Presentations and Teacher Units - Look at units written by YAL presenters and other teachers on our Units Showcase page.
GEAR UP Specialists - Talk with the GEAR UP PD specialist at your school or another teacher. Not sure who that is? Contact Chris Johnson at
c-johnson15@neiu.edu for information.
Support Sessions - Attend a Support Session after the conference and earn more CPDUs. For more information contact your school’s GEAR UP PD specialist or email Chris Johnson at c-johnson15@neiu.edu.
What are past YAL books?
2009-2010 YAL Books
2008-2009 YAL Books
2007-2008 YAL Books
2006-2007 YAL Books
2005-2006 YAL Books
2004-2005 YAL Books
2003-2004 YAL Books
2002-2003 YAL Books
2001-2002 YAL Books
2000-2001 YAL Books
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