The Children's Book Council

10/14/2026

🍂 Fall in leaves 🍂 with our October 2026 Hot Off the Press list.

Check out some fresh fall titles for your reading joy!

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/october-2026/

10/09/2026

The CBC Graphic Novel Committee is excited to be heading back to NYC for New York Comic Con (NYCC) this year!

Join us for our DRAW: Graphic Novel Characters Come to Life, TODAY, Friday, October 9, 12:15 – 1 pm ET, at the Family HQ Workshop.

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/2026/10/02/cbc-programming-nycc-2026/

10/09/2026

Talking Books: Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read by Jenny Lacika; illus. by Ashanti Fortson (SimonKIDS) is this year's winner for the 7th annual Goddard Riverside / CBC Young People’s Book Prize for Social Justice!

This literary award recognizes nonfiction books for children and teens that support values such as community, equality, opportunity, mutual understanding, respect, caring, and justice—in accordance with Goddard Riverside’s mission.

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/awards-and-book-lists/goddard-cbc-youth-book-prize-for-social-justice-winner-current/

10/05/2026

TODAY! Don't miss the spotlight on Buffalo Fluffalo writer and honorary chair Bess Kalb, led by youth honorary chairs Marshall Romero and Azeemah Sadiq. 2pm ET

https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PlW-e-IhQ7e6oUcoIYn_2w #/registration

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

Get to know CBC member Sweet Cherry Publishing in our latest Publisher Profile and learn more about how they got their start, where their publishing house is based, their publishing priorities over the next few years, and so much more!

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/2026/10/01/publisher-profile-sweet-cherry-publishing/

09/29/2026

The CBC Graphic Novel Committee presented 3 great panels this year at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which were recorded and are now live on our website!

Check them out: https://cbcbooks.org/2026/09/23/san-diego-comic-con-2026-panel-videos/

09/25/2026

Our Fall 2026 CBC Showcase ‘The Wisdom of Elders’ focuses on how age brings life experience, perspective, and wisdom—something cultures worldwide deeply revere and celebrate.

From grandparents to teachers to beloved community members, we’re putting stories that celebrate seniors front and center.

Check out the full list: https://cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/the-wisdom-of-elders-fall-2026/

09/21/2026

Join us this Thursday 9/24 for Show Up, Speak Up: Vote for the Freedom to Read — a virtual variety show featuring freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. Let’s make our voices heard, all at once in this collective call to action.

Register here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp