Many voices come together to make the NCTE Annual Convention such an engaging learning space for ELA teachers and researchers year after year. The resulting opportunities and the thousands of authors, donors, and literacy educators who make it all possible are recognized in Publishers Weekly’s “NCTE 2026 Preview,” a comprehensive overview of the Annual Convention happening in Philadelphia November 19–22.
The preview celebrates and supports educators who are shaping the next generation of readers and writers, with interviews and praise for teachers from keynote speaker Dr. Jill Biden, NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick, and more. This is the second year in a row that Publishers Weekly—the most trusted voice in the book industry since 1872—has fully previewed our Annual Convention and recognized the invaluable role of English teachers in shaping both classrooms and culture.
Stories in the NCTE 2026 Preview include:
- NCTE 2026: Inspiration Station
- NCTE 2026: Program Picks and Ticketed Events
- Staying the Course: PW Talks with Jill Biden
- The Ripple Effect: PW Talks with Grace Lin
- Living History: PW Talks with Clint Smith
A year ago Publishers Weekly debuted its first-ever NCTE Preview Issue, in advance of the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver. In addition to presenter spotlights and program highlights, the issue included in-depth reporting on the need for inclusive classroom literature.
Don’t miss out on all of the professional development, networking, and fun awaiting you in the City of Brotherly Love—register for #NCTE26 today!