The USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People) Bridge to Understanding Award Committee seeks to identify and honor innovative programs that use children’s literature as a way to promote international understanding. Schools, libraries, scout troops, clubs and bookstores … Continue reading →
An Arabic edition of Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children’s Day/ Book Day • Celebremos El día de los niños/ El día de los libros is now available. It’s published by Kalimat Publishing and Distribution and the ISBN is 978-9948-16-075-5. Did you know … Continue reading →
Today is International Children’s Book Day, a holiday celebrated across the globe for over 40 years, and designated to inspire a love of reading and highlight children’s books. Doris Gebel, USBBY* president-elect, believes, “Both El día de los niños/El día … Continue reading →
I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Doris Gebel, but we certainly share a love of children, the importance of sharing bookjoy, a belief that books can connect diverse children to other cultures, languages and countries. I’m a proud member … Continue reading →
Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the … Continue reading →
