Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How much does it cost?
2. Are parents welcome?
3. May we come just to hear the author?
4. Can my child come if her school is not participating?
5. Can home schoolers participate?
6. How long does the conference last?
7. How many students may we send?
8. Are private schools welcome?
9. Who are the sponsors for the Conference?
10. Where do we go?

How much does it cost?

Four dollars per person. Adults pay too.

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Are parents welcome?

Absolutely.  However, some building coordinators prefer parents to 
attend a parent meeting instead of the child's sharing session.

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May we come just to hear the author?

Oh my! You would miss half the fun!  There are refreshments, book 
sales, and edu-tainment options.  Conference attendees recieve 
certificates during their sharing sessions.

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Can my child come if her school is not participating?

Of course.  Check again with the school librarian.  Often if a parent 
shows  interest,  teachers and principals rise to the occasion.  Your 
interest will encourage others to attend.

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Can home schoolers participate?

By all means.  The Young Authors' Conference is open to children who  
bring an original writing sample to share.  The child's book is proof 
read,  polished, and often illustrated and bound by the child himself.

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How long does the conference last?

The Conference starts at 9:00 and lasts until noon.  Schedules vary 
from building to building.  After you send in your registration, you will 
receive details. The welcome station at each building is manned 
beginning at 8 am so schools can pick up registration packets.

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How many students may we send?

Send 75 students --from Kindergarten to 8th grades.

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Are private schools welcome?

But of course!  Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested.

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Who are the sponsors for the Conference?

UAB's School of Education, Alabama Young Authors' Conference Steering Committee,
Birmingham Area Reading Council, Over the Mountain Reading Council, Red
Mountain National Writing Project, UAB School of Education Alumni Society

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Where do we go?

The conference will be held in the Education Building this April.

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