Gathering at the Waters – Celebrating Stories, Embracing Communities will be held September 19-23, 2012 at the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The conference includes:
*Over 70 programs, 40 poster sessions, preconference programs, and more
*Opening General Session featuring Sonia Monzano
*Youth Author Luncheons featuring: Lauren Myracle and Sharon Flake
*Adult Author Luncheons featuring Da Chen and David Treuer
*Closing Session speaker Jamal Joseph
*Exhibits, social events, tours, and much more.

Registration and housing are now open — go here for more conference information and to register.