In Conversation with Teacher & NYT Bestselling Author Matt Eicheldinger
Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)
Join the Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC) in conversation with Teacher & NYT Bestselling Author Matt Eicheldinger. Matt will talk about his journey from teacher to published children's and young adult author. He will provide insight into his writing process and how the idea for his first young adult series, When the Rain Came, emerged.
All in-person event attendees will receive a free hardcover copy of the book.
For more on Matt visit https://matteicheldinger.com/.
FORMAT: Hybrid, In-person and synchronous online
DATE: Tuesday, 4/14/26
TIME: 4:30PM-6PM
LOCATION: In-person @ Siena University; Attendees may also join online via Zoom
FACILITATOR: Matt Eicheldinger
ACARC CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com
FEE: Non-member fee: $20 for the event; OR purchase an ACARC Membership for $30/year * Free for Siena community members, students with a valid ID, and current ACARC members.
*ACARC membership includes:
Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year.
A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA).
A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November.
*** Additional fee for Dr. Guice’s book study group.
CTLE HOURS: 1.5
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/ACARCMatt-Eicheldinger
Are you interested in expanding your literacy circle and connecting with educators outside of your school community? The Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC) is a professional, nonprofit organization for educators in the Capital Region, dedicated to improving literacy instruction and opportunities for all children and adults. ACARC is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association & the New York State Reading Association. Membership in ACARC includes membership in NYSRA. To become an ACARC member, go to the NYSRA website. To register, click on Memberships > Regional Directors and Local Councils > Albany City Area Reading Council. The cost is $30. For further information, please contact us at acarcny@gmail.com.