2026 Kaleidoscope Young Authors Brunch 

Sunday, March 8, 2026, At 11:15 AM - 12:30PM

Registration Deadline: February 01, 2026

Congratulations!

You are cordially invited to attend the Young Authors’ Brunch at MRA's 70th Annual Conference, Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:15 AM - 12:30PM. You will be welcomed by members of the Michigan Reading Association and the Kaleidoscope Committee. Check in for the event will begin at 10:45 AM. The celebration will be held in the 2nd Floor Capitol I & II Banquet rooms , at the

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

111 N Grand Ave

Lansing, MI 48933

As an honored Student Author, your lunch is our gift to you, compliments of the Michigan Reading Association. You are welcome to bring up to 5 guests; however, their meal tickets must be purchased, no exceptions. The costs are listed below.  Please contact MRA at 616-647-9310 with any questions.

• Refunds will not be available.
• Seating is pre-arranged; therefore anyone who is not included in this number will be unable to sit with your group.
• Teachers, if you are attending with your student, and wish to be seated with them, please note your students name in the designated area of your registration.
• Young Authors will receive 1 complimentary copy of the Kaleidoscope Publication and a Kaleidoscope Medal. 
• If you are unable to attend the luncheon, a copy of Kaleidoscope and your medal will be mailed to you after the conference. Additional copies are available to order on this order form only.

If you wish to stay in Lansing, please use this link to take advantage of our reserved block of rooms. 

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LANSING

111 N Grand Ave

Lansing, MI 48933

Last Day to Book: Monday, February 5, 2026

To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

1. Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
   1. For date adjustment needs, please change the Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
2. The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
3. The secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
4. Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.

To make a room reservation by phone call 517-428-0188, and the front desk can assist with securing rooms. It is important that each of your guests identify themselves as part of the 2026 Michigan Reading Association group and provide reservations under the code “RFV” to receive the discounted group rate.