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 →
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 →
Last week, I attended my first USBBY Board meeting in NY. What a committed group. If you haven’t joined USBBY (United StatesBoard on Books for Young People), I encourage you to do so. I also encourage you to add April … Continue reading →
I’m excited to have agreed to serve on the USBBY Board. I have always admired the history and work of this organization which is the United States section of IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People. Just recently, … Continue reading →
