We are pleased to announce that Cynthia Leitich Smith (Mvskoke Nation) will be the Monday Opening Keynote Speaker (8:10am) at the 2025 ALAN Workshop.

Cynthia Leitich Smith is the author-curator of Heartdrum, a Native-focused imprint at HarperCollins Children’s Books and a New York Times bestselling author. Her latest titles include ON A WING AND A TEAR, the BLUE STARS graphic novel series, FIREFLY SEASON, and LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN: INTERTRIBAL STORIES.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her speak! Register for the 2025 ALAN Workshop today by visiting http://convention.ncte.org/registration.

Registration includes two days of author panels, keynotes, & talks; a box of books written by ALAN authors; Sunday Night Author Meet & Greet Reception; box lunch on Monday; light snacks/coffee during breaks on Monday & Tuesday; Poster sessions; ALAN Writing Seminar session with an award-winning author on Saturday evening during the NCTE SIG session; AND a year’s membership to ALAN!