During the weekend of October 16-18, members of the global children’s book community gathered in New York for the 11th USBBY-IBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People/International Board on Books for Young People) Regional Conference. This year’s theme … Continue reading →
In addition to the April Día celebrations of a year honoring all children and linking them to bookjoy, April is rich with many other literacy-related events. El día de los niños, El día de los libros/Children’s Day, Book Day National … Continue reading →
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is seeking applicants for the Bridge to Understanding Award. This award formally acknowledges the work of adults who create programs that use children´s books to explore cultures around the world … Continue reading →
Merri Monks was born in New Mexico but has spent most of her life in Iowa. She became a librarian because, probably like all the Dynamos, she loves libraries. You can imagine my surprise when, after years of trying to … Continue reading →
Join us in guaranteeing and protecting the rights of children globally. The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) has a petition underway to gather signatures encouraging the U.S. Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights … Continue reading →
