Where Are We Going? We Can’t Wait to See You

The first part of 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting season of connection, conversation, and community.

Kate and Carrie, along with Directors Bookshelf, will be on the road at several national conferences sharing books, hosting signings, and connecting with early learning leaders from across the country. Early bird registration is currently available for many of these events.

If you are attending, tag a friend, stop by our booth, and plan to spend some time with us.

January 22 to 24, 2026

Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) – Huntsville, Alabama

This conference always sets the tone for the year, and we are excited to be back.

Book authors signing at our booth in addition to us
Beth Cannon
Andrea Dickerson

Registration
https://www.seca.info/registration

March 19 to 21, 2026

National Childcare Association (NCCA) – Memphis, Tennessee

NCCA is always a highlight, bringing together leaders, owners, and advocates from across the country.

Book authors signing at our booth
Beth Cannon
Sasha Reiss
Danielle Andrews
Plus additional speakers joining us at the booth

Registration
https://www.nationalchildcare.org/2026-conference (look for “2026 Conference” and register via Whova) NECPA

April 14 to 16, 2026

Association for Early Learning Leaders – 42nd Annual National Conference – Reno, Nevada

This conference is designed specifically for leaders, and the conversations are always deep, practical, and energizing.

Book authors signing at our booth
Kate Woodward Young
Carrie Rogers Casey
Rachel Supalla
Vickie Maertz

Registration
https://www.earlylearningleaders.org/ → click “42nd Annual National Conference” to view details and register Association for Early Learning Leaders

May 7 to 9, 2026

Early Education Empowerment Conference – Providence, Rhode Island

This event wraps up our spring conference season and it is going to be a big one.

Book authors signing at our booth
Erica Saccoccio Work
Trevor Newton
Raeyna Woodside

Registration
https://eceempowermentconference.com/purchase-tickets/ ECE Empowerment Conference

Books You Will See at Most Conferences

Books by the following authors will be available at most events, with scheduled and pop up signings throughout each conference.

Danielle Andrews
Sasha Reiss
Beth Cannon
Carrie Casey
Andrea Dickerson
Latrice Galloway
Vickie Maertz
Samantha Phillips
Chelsea Reue
Rachel Supalla
Kate Woodward Young
Shenette Zachary

New Book Launches Coming

New books will be launched at each conference, with book signings happening throughout the events.

In May, we are especially excited. One to three brand new books will be released and celebrated.