Call for Proposals!

The UVU Forum on Engaged Reading is seeking proposals for our 2024 For the Love of Reading Conference breakout sessions, which will be delivered on October 28-29, 2024 at  Provo Marriott in Provo, Utah. We look forward to showcasing the expertise of local literacy experts, university and K-12 educators, librarians and other members of our community who are passionate about instilling a love of reading in Utah’s children and helping them improve their literacy skills. All presentations will be in-person and 45-minutes in length. Possible presentation topics might include (but are not limited to):  

  • Reading Motivation  
  • Science of Reading 
  • Writing  
  • Integrating the Arts 
  • Difficult Conversations/Controversial or Banned Books 
  • Teaching Multi-Modal Novels 
  • Teaching Nonfiction/Informational Texts 
  • Struggling/Reluctant Readers 
  • Benefits of Reading for Mental/Social-Emotional Health
  • Secondary Classrooms 

 THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IS March 15, 2024! 

Proposal decisions will be made by April 12th, 2024