The Children's Book Council

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The CBC offers children’s publishers the opportunity to work together on issues of importance to the industry at large, including educational programming, literacy advocacy, and collaborations with other national organizations.

09/01/2026

✨The day is here! The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is officially LIVE!! You can now watch this year’s programming on our YouTube channel!

✨Link here: https://youtube.com/?si=Cg2eE_tzfhjSLH18

courtesy of Madeleine L'Engle!
08/24/2026

courtesy of Madeleine L'Engle!

Our latest Hot off the Press Spotlight features fantastic folktales that have been passed down through generations to ex...
08/17/2026

Our latest Hot off the Press Spotlight features fantastic folktales that have been passed down through generations to explain the many facets of the human experience. Whether written or oral, these tales provide a foundation for cultural beliefs and traditions.

Pulled from our August Hot Off the Press list, the following books exemplify the vibrant ways folktales continue to shape storytelling today.

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/2026/08/14/folktales-stories-from-the-human-experience/

We are excited to announce that there are two winners for the 10th annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award, as judged by...
08/14/2026

We are excited to announce that there are two winners for the 10th annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award, as judged by an independent selection committee.

The 2026 winners are Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo by Bess Kalb; illus. by Erin Kraan (Random House Kids), and Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illus. by Dan Santat (PenguinKids).

Learn more about the winning titles, honor books, and the award: https://everychildareader.net/

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Fall is approaching, but our 2026 Summer Showcase ‘These Are the People In My Neighborhood’ list is still sizzling. Dive...
08/13/2026

Fall is approaching, but our 2026 Summer Showcase ‘These Are the People In My Neighborhood’ list is still sizzling. Dive into stories that celebrate the power of community and the ways people come together to make a place feel like home.

From block parties to helping hands, every tale shows how connections can brighten our world.

Learn more: https://cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/these-are-the-people-in-my-neighborhood-summer-2026/

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