BIPOC Scholar Conference Award 

ChLA provides conference fee waivers for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) scholars who wish to attend the Annual Conference. This award reflects the Association’s goal of nourishing scholarship from underrepresented and marginalized voices within the study of children’s literature as well as welcoming and affirming members of these communities into our Association.  

Students, independent scholars, contingent/adjunct faculty, and tenure-stream professors who identify as BIPOC are eligible to apply for the Conference Award. 

Submission Link

Submission Period

Submissions accepted until February 28

Submission Guidelines 

All applicants for the BIPOC Scholar Conference Award must submit the following for consideration by the Diversity Committee: 

• A statement of no more than 250 words explaining how they qualify for the award and their financial need

• A statement of no more than 250 words explaining how attending this conference will help them further their research or advance their professional goals with respect to children’s literature 

• Abbreviated CV (1-2 pages)

Funding Criteria

When the number of applicants allows, conference fee waivers are distributed to all who apply. If the number of applicants exceeds available funding, the Diversity Committee will prioritize first-time applicants and, then consider applicant need as the criterion for awarding funding.