Diverse Texts Conference July 23, 2024 Bemidji State University Memorial Hall 8 am - 3:30 pm Hear inspiring stories, explore diverse books, and engage in meaningful discussions focused on representative texts. The Diverse Texts Conference will feature keynote speakers Dr. Brenda Child and Byron Graves. Brenda Child is the author of Bowwow Powwow, My Grandfather’s Knocking Sticks, Boarding School Seasons, and Holding our World Together. Byron Graves is the author of Rez Ball. The Conference will also feature educators from across the United States. Explore new, award-winning texts at the A.C. Clark Library and discover meaningful ways to integrate diverse texts in everyday instruction, in all grade levels and content areas. CEUs are available for attending the conference. Books will be available for purchase during the authors’ book signings, please use the online registration to reserve your books. Please indicate if you would like to attend the free pre-conference gathering at the fireplace on BSU's campus on the shores of Lake Bemidji on Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Lodging is available on campus and in the city of Bemidji. Location: Bemidji State University Campus Fee: $35.00 (includes breakfast, lunch, and snack) Lodging: Blocks of rooms available at Country Inn & Suites and DoubleTree. If you would like to stay on BSU's campus in a traditional dorm room, please add that to your registration now. Check-in will be available between 3-7 pm at Linden Hall on the day of arrival. However, your room may be located in another building and may not be air conditioned. An express check-out envelope will be provided and you'll drop your key off at a box at the Linden Hall desk on the day of your departure. Keys not returned by noon on July 24 will be subject to a $50 recore fee. There are only 10 dorm rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pillow, bed linens, and a towel will be provided. CEUs: Please indicate if you would like to receive 6 CEUs for attending the conference. Pre-Conference: Please indicate if you would like to attend the informal gathering, held along the shores of Lake Bemidji. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. There is no charge for the pre-conference gathering. Monday, July 22 at 7:00PM. July 7 – Last day to cancel with refund. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the conference fee. All other fees will be fully refunded. Absolutely no refunds for the conference fees will be made after July 7.
