The regional library systems will host their full-day annual Fall Into Books Children's and Teen's Literature Conference on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This year the event will take place at The Venue Uptown, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.
Held annually, Fall Into Books brings together school and public librarians from eight counties within the Mid-Hudson Valley for a day of literacy, discussion, networking, and insight. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions ranging from picture books to young adults. Our morning keynote speaker will be Yaa Yaa Whaley-Williams, author of "My Trip To The Bookseum" and Supervisor of Instructional Services at Ulster BOCES. Our afternoon speaker will be bestselling children's author and illustrator David Ezra Stein. A continental breakfast and lunch is included with your registration.
This conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in collaborative discussions on children's and teen literature. Library workers and educators of all types are welcome.
Fall Into Books is sponsored by the BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, and Mid-Hudson Library System.
Registration is mandatory for this full-day conference. In addition to Frontline approval to complete your registration, select breakout sessions, and payment sign up with Southeastern at
https://fallintobooks.org.
Doors open at approximately 8:30 am for breakfast & networking. The conference will start promptly at 9:00am. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch.