2025 Registration
Registration for the 2025 CLF will open in January 2025.
Key Updates for 2025 Registration
- Early Access to the Master Schedule To assist with your planning, the festival's draft master schedule is now available ahead of registration opening in early 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.
- Enhanced Attendance Procedures To promote fairness, venue attendance will be closely monitored. Large groups will not be admitted without proof of prior registration. This policy addresses last year's issue, where some sessions experienced low attendance despite high registration numbers. Our goal is to create a better experience for both presenters and attendees.
- Improved Flexibility in Registration In response to your feedback, you’ll now be able to register for multiple authors per time slot without needing to create separate group registrations. This added flexibility is designed to streamline the process and better accommodate your scheduling needs.
- Expanded Registration Support To make the registration process as smooth as possible, we’ve introduced 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.
These resources will be available on our website when registration opens. We hope they provide the support you need for a smooth and stress-free experience.
Registration Costs
- $6 for students and $14 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 an adult, $20.00 for a child.
- Payments accepted: Credit Card (preferred), Check and Purchase Order (Schools only)
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.
Sunday Luncheon
Registration for the 2025 Sunday Luncheon will open in January 2025.