Central Indiana Literacy Council

A local council of the Indiana State Literacy Association

Hello, Central Indiana Educators!

Central Indiana Literacy Council membership includes membership to Indiana State Literacy Association, Indiana's International Literacy Association affiliate.

Network with literacy-minded professionals at Council events
Stay on top of publishing trends in children's and young adult literature
Enhance your resume by aligning yourself with the International Literacy Association
Earn professional growth points
Enjoy a discounted rate to the Indiana State Literacy Association 2024 Conference

We look forward to meeting with you!

Emily Cespedes & Mayce Hopkins

Co-leaders of Central Indiana Literacy Council

Our Mission

To initiate and support just, equitable, and sustainable policies and practices that advance literacy in the state of Indiana.

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2024 Program Calendar:

Dates and times are subject to change. Please bookmark this web page.

CILC's 2024 Winter Book Club - TBD

Please vote on possible book club picks below! Click on each book to view a summary of the book. The survey will close on January 20.

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The Berry Pickers

by Amanda Peters

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The Unsettled

by Ayana Mathis

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The Covenant of Water

by Abraham Verghese

VOTE HERE

Event Information

SAVE THE DATE: Book Club meetup

Join us at Loren's Alcohol-Free Beverages to sample some delicious alcohol-free beverages while discussing our book club pick (book club book TBD).

When?

Monday, Mar 25, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

Loren's AF Beverages, 5790 East Main Street, Carmel, IN

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RSVPs are enabled for this event.

The Ashley Lansdell Classroom Library Book Grant ☂

More information coming soon...

Do you have an idea for a CILC program?

We always welcome program proposals! You choose the date, time, and format. Pitch an idea to Emily Cespedes at cespedese@wws.k12.in.us or Mayce Hopkins at hopkinsma@wws.k12.in.us

Literacy News:

13 Woman-owned Bookstores to Know and Love

Winter in Indiana is the best season for reducing your TBR pile and perusing Indy's best local bookstores. Check out these maven-owned shops.

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2024 Past Events:

Event Information

Mock Caldecott Workshop 2024 - CANCELED

Susan Dailey, our workshop facilitator, will share picture books that have been named as 2024 Caldecott contenders.

When?

Saturday, Jan 20, 2024, 08:00 AM

Where?

Monon Trail Elementary School, 19400 Tomlinson Road, Westfield, IN

RSVPs are enabled for this event.

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