Over three days in March 2026, the Conference on Children’s Literature will be a focal point for ideas and conversations about writing for young people from academic researchers, authors and industry professionals. It will be hosted by the Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland (a position formed in partnership between the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland).

We will be welcoming academics, authors, illustrators, publishers and other industry professionals for papers and discussions around the landscape of children’s literature. For more information, a full schedule and to register visit the conference page.