The Youth Literature Interest Group (YLIG) is an interdisciplinary collaboration of faculty and doctoral students from UIUC, Illinois State University, and Eastern Illinois University. This group meets monthly to discuss texts and issues relevant to literature for children and young adults. YLIG organizes and co-sponsors monthly reading and discussion meetings, a research showcase, and an annual series of Gryphon lectures.
In the fall of 2006, YLIG hosted the first Allerton conference titled Family, Youth, and Literature.
Contact person: Christine Jenkins
The Gryphon Lecture series is hosted every spring semester by the Youth Literature Interest Group (YLIG) and features a leading scholar in the field of youth literature. It is an event developed to hold relevance across disciplines at the University. These lectures are free and open to students and the public. A reception to discuss issues raised, network across departments, and meet with the speaker follows each lecture. Click here for a list of previous speakers and audio.
The Youth Literature Interest Group (YLIG) hosted the first Allerton conference on October 20 - 22, 2006. The Allerton conference, titled Family, Youth, and Literature, highlighted the interdisciplinary focus of YLIG, and included panel speakers from English literature, Library and Information Science, Education, and American Indian Studies. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the theme, both practical suggestions and theoretical explanations were provided.
