2025 READiculously LIT Literary Conference

Conference Details

Page Turners Make Great Learners presents the 3rd Annual READiculously LIT Literary Conference. For more information see our FAQs below. 

WHO

Educators Only

WHEN

Saturday, October 25, 2025

WHERE

Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street,
Decatur, Georgia 30030

Telephone: 404.377.0494

Parking:
FREE at the Decatur Library (while spots are available), Parking on the street (limited), and Parking Deck across the street.

REGISTRATION INFO:

Registration: $99.99

Includes lunch and a book by one of the featured authors and/or illustrators.

Conference Schedule

Registration
9:00 – 9:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Session

9:45 AM – Page Turners Make Great Learners

Special Award Presentation

10 – 10:30 AM – Denene Millner

Our READiculously LIT Keynote Speaker

10:30 – 11:30 AM – Jason Reynolds
In conversation with Lauren Mobley METI, The Promise Career Institute

Lunch
11:30 – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Utopia Edible Catering

Shamar’s Mixed Mediums

12:15 – 1:00 PM – Shamar Knight-Justice
Chat & Chew! with Djeneba Muhammad

Book Signing Meet & Greet

Shelli’s READiculously LIT Science Lab

1 – 1:45 PM – Shelli Johannes

Nicole’s BFF’s

1 – 1:45 PM – Nicole D. Collier
In conversation with April Olorunfemi
School Library Media Specialist,
Chestnut Log Middle School

Book Signing Meet & Greet

Mike’s Collection of READiculously Weird Facts & a Scary Shark

2 – 2:45 PM – Mike Lowery
In conversation with Tracy Scaglione
School Media Specialist at Dorsett Shoals Elementary

Nellie Mae Rowe
Arts-Infused Literary Project

2 – 2:45 PM – Presented by Page Turners Make Great Learners’ Teacher Leaders
Tracey Nance, Dr. Taylor Richardson, Nakoa Wiley, Priscilla Fletcher

Closing Session
3 – 3:30

4 P.M.

THE READiculous READING ROOM RUCKUS! 
Grown Folks Talk with Denene Millner!
In Conversation with Jennifer Saunders

The Reading Room 
429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030

Within Walking Distance

Our Authors

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Jason Reynolds

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THE READiculous READING ROOM RUCKUS with

Denene Millner

Author
Mike Lowery

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Nicole D Collier

Author
Shamar Knight

Author
Shelli Johannes

Our Sponsors

Novel Sponsors

Prose Sponsors

Kevin “Coach K” Lee

Short Story Sponsor

Special thanks to

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Registration Form

2025 Literary Conference Registration

FAQs

The READiculously LIT Conference is for EDUCATORS who are extremely absurd and wildly excited about READING and discussing books with their favorite authors!

Saturday, October 25, 2025
9 AM – 3:30 PM

ELA, Science, Social Studies and Math Teachers, School Librarians, Librarians, Principals, & District Leaders. 

Cost: $99.99
*Includes lunch and invitation to the READiculous Reading Room Ruckus! (private event)

Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030 

Telephone: 404.377.0494

First come, first serve at the Decatur Library Parking Deck – FREE (while spots are available), Parking on the street (limited), and Parking Deck across the street.

Absolutely! Our goal is to provide a sense of community and safety by offering conference attendees a judgment-free space to discuss books and engage with the brilliant luminaries who write them.

  • Respect & Inclusivity: Treat all attendees with dignity and respect, regardless of their age, race, gender, religion, ability, or other personal characteristics. 
  • Safe Environment: Actively work to create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment free from any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior. 
  • Professionalism: Communicate in a professional, collegial, and thoughtful manner, avoiding personal attacks, inflammatory language, and disruptive conduct. 
  • Valuing Diversity: Recognize and respect differences in ideas, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences, seeking to understand and learn from others. 
  • Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of others and maintain confidentiality when sensitive information is shared. 
  • Adherence to Rules: Comply with the rules, policies, and directions of conference organizers, venue staff, and the provided guidelines below. 

Prohibited Behaviors

  • Harassment, including sexual harassment and bullying.
  • Discrimination, offensive comments, and slurs based on any personal characteristic.
  • Verbal or physical abuse, threats, or intimidation.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or contact.
  • Disruptive or dangerous behavior.
  • Unapproved advertising or promotional activities in conference spaces.
  • Recording audio or video of presentations without explicit permission from the presenter. 

No.  This is one of those events where YOU have to be there. 

YES. DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD. Unfortunately, we cannot accept American Express.

Absolutely!  Little Shop of Stories will be on-site and will have books available for purchase AND you will be able to meet your favorite author and get your book signed! Please note: There may be exceptions if the author must travel to the airport to make a flight. We will make every effort to ensure books are pre-signed and you are able to meet-and-greet the author before he/she leaves the conference.

Yes. The Decatur Marriott Hotel is located at 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.  Telephone: 404.371.0204

Click here for reservations and details.

THE PAGE TURNERS PRIZE PATROL WILL HOST

Scavenger Hunts!
Giveaways!
Mystery Envelopes & MORE READiculous RUCKUS!
&
“Page Turners READiculously LIT TICKET!”