2026 Registration
This registration link will be active until 12 pm Tuesday, March 3.
Key 2026 Registration Details
- Access to the Master Schedule: To assist with your planning, the festival's draft master schedule is now available ahead of registration opening in January. With limited space in each venue, we recommend preparing backup options and considering sessions with new authors. We are confident that every presenter will deliver a meaningful and enriching experience for our attendees.
- Registration System Update Due to changes in Regpack, partial session quantities can no longer be edited. To adjust the number of attendees for a session, registrants must remove the session entirely and then return to Schedule Selection to re-add it with the correct number.
- Making Schedule Changes Attendee numbers may be adjusted until 5 p.m., Feburary 6. No changes or cancellations after this date.
- Registration Support To make the registration process as smooth as possible, please review the following resources:
- FAQs: A comprehensive FAQ page addressing common questions about registration and scheduling.
- How-To Videos: Step-by-step video guides for using the registration system, selecting sessions, and managing your schedule.
- $10 for students and $15 for adults. Individuals and groups of 5 people or less may register for both days, but there is no longer a discount for attending both days.
- Sunday Luncheon is $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for children.
- Payments accepted: Credit Card (preferred), Check and Purchase Order (Schools only).
Registration Costs
For the best schedule, please arrange to spend the entire day at the festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year registrants will self-select their schedules instead of being assigned presenters based on preferences.
The Children's Literature Festival welcomes participants with disabilities. Please contact us directly at clfreg@ucmo.edu or 660-543-4151.
Useful for Teachers/Parents/Homeschool Groups: This letter provides information about the Festival for your students' parents/guardians. A version in Spanish is also available.
Mary Downing Hahn's presentation will include a spooky story and a Q&A. Questions can be submitted to be answered during her session here.
Sunday Luncheon
This registration link will become active on Tuesday, January 20 at 7 a.m. The 2026 Sunday Luncheon cost will be $35 for adults and $20 for children. This year we are returning to a buffet-style luncheon, offering attendees more choice and flexibility in their meal selections. Credit card payments are preferred and must be received in advance. After you register you will receive an email with the link that brings you to UCM's payment page.