Global Children's Literature Teacher Fellowship Program

The Michigan State University Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, College of Education, and the Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-cultural Education (LATTICE) are excited to announce this opportunity for K–12 teachers. This fellowship brings together classroom teachers with a team of MSU faculty and graduate students to connect local and global ideas through children’s literature.

Program Dates:

• March 7, 2026: 9:00am–4:00pm Eastern Time, in person (MSU campus)
• March 14, 2026: 9:15am–12:30pm Eastern Time, Zoom
• March 21, 2026: 9:15am–12:30pm Eastern Time, Zoom
• 12:30pm Eastern Time, Zoom
• April 25, 2026: 9:00am–4:00pm Eastern Time, in person (MSU campus)

Deadline: February 22, 2026

Questions? Please contact Dr. Jiqhang Li.

This program is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant funding, with additional support from MSU and LATTICE.

Benefits for Teacher Participants:

• $500 stipend
• $50 to purchase children’s books
• Option for 21 SCECHs
• Participant-developed teaching materials (e.g., lesson plans)