WSRA is a testament to the years of dedication the teachers in Wisconsin have made to young readers and to the profession. And I think all other state conferences could take a lesson from  how dedicated the teachers are here. Frank Serafini

To commemorate this exciting anniversary, we will be honoring the mission of WSRA through our theme: Raising Our Voices - Empowering All Learners Today to Change the World Tomorrow. Dr. Bettina Love, Juana Martinez-Neal, and Yong Zhao will serve as our keynote speakers. WSRA will host Young Voices VIRTUAL Field Trips, which will bring together young writers, their families, and educators. Invited children’s authors include Ralph Fletcher, Janet Wong, Phil Bildner, and Mitali Perkins. Additionally, brothers Zephaniah Singh and Zion Singh, will show all of us how children can be empowered to change the world one voice at a time.  

A message from the conference chair

To our WSRA Community and Beyond,

Your health and safety are of utmost importance to us at WSRA. This is why we are excited to announce that our annual conference will be brought right to YOU! All of the high-quality literacy leaders you have come to expect from WSRA will share their voices virtually for nine months of ongoing, in-depth, and impactful learning from October 2020 to June 2021 to support you and your professional learning plans. Please join us as we Raise Our Voices to Empower All Learners in Our Literacy Communities Today to Change the World Tomorrow. The sessions will be live and recorded. Thank you for contributing to the wellness of the world!

Michelle Mullen, WSRA Virtual Conference Chair