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The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is a nonprofit organization devoted to building bridges of international understanding through children's and young adult books.
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Dreaming Knows No Borders Celebrating International Literature for Young
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Tomorrow at 3:30-4:45 PM Room 612 Colorado Convention Center
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Today at @pubperspectives.bsky.social Eric Dupuy offers a recap of the Frankfurt Kids conference that I moderated during #fbm25 at the Frankfurter @buchmesse.de

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#booksky #kidlit #publishing
International Children's Publishers Mobilize For a Stronger Future - Publishing Perspectives
At the Frankfurt Kids Conference, speakers highlighted how the international publishing industry mobilizes cultural resistance against systematic book destruction
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November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Editor’sCoice by @ala-booklist.bsky.social ! Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World’s Largest Children’s Library by Katherine Paterson. Illus. by Sally Deng
“insightful, engaging” www.booklistonline.com/Booklist-Edi...
Booklist Online: Leading Book Discovery
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November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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If you are attending #NCTE25 join us for this @usbby.bsky.social program
pubspotlight.bsky.social Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 4d
Dreaming Knows No Borders Celebrating International Literature for Young
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Tomorrow at 3:30-4:45 PM Room 612 Colorado Convention Center
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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worldsofwords.bsky.social
"Old as Stone, Hard as Rock of Humans and War" is a book that must be experienced and deeply reflected upon, according to this month's WOW Recommends by Cynthia Ryman.

#books #VisualNarratives #AlessandroSanna

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WOW Recommends: Old as Stone, Hard as Rock of Humans & War • Worlds of Words
This month, Cynthia Ryman recommends a visual narrative by Italian illustrator Alessandro Sanna, which depicts the history of war.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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writerjane.bsky.social
Yay for new books, writing buddies/sisters and terrific illustrators and editors! #dinosaurs #stem #nerdymoms @bsky.app @simonandschuster.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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writerjane.bsky.social
It was lovely being on a panel with Jekap Omod at @usbby.bsky.social trading books about two beautiful places in #ethiopia Also reconnecting with IBBY president and discussing the impact of the iRead Global Reading Promoter Award in my volunteer life
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Just one week until #NCTE25 in Denver! We’re excited that several Red Comet Press authors will join us for signings and more. Come see us at Booth #830!
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Looking forward to finishing up #NCTE2025 with this fantastic group of educators and book creators, talking about #nonfiction and #kidlit.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Will you be at NCTE2025? Join us for the USBBY-sponsored session celebrating international literature for young people with Patrick Ness.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Lectorum Publications, the largest independent distributor of Spanish-language books in the U.S., is closing after more than 60 years in business buff.ly/RaFja2t
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Welcome Susan Polos as our incoming president of USBBY! Susan has served with USBBY for eight years, four as @amlibassoc.bsky.social representative and four as an elected USBBY board president. She is a school librarian in Greenwich, CT
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Librarian idea: take a photo of your kindergartners with their first library books. #TLSky
August 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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"Death is very confusing to the living, and stories can help us navigate the strange displacement in the wake of bereavement." A talk with Kevin Maillard and Rafael López about a necessary book for a modern age. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/12/f...
For the Inevitable Tough Moments: A Talk with Kevin Maillard and Rafael López about And They Walk On
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November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Look what’s available at Debenhams
As a kid I used to go to there with my Mum
Now, my books are on their shelves!
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November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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doucette515.bsky.social
I’ve found the KidLit world to be very welcoming and encouraging! ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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writerjane.bsky.social
@usbby.bsky.social sharing books and stories and building on the support from IBBY for our #bilingual books.
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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writerjane.bsky.social Jane Kurtz @writerjane.bsky.social · 13d
@usbby.bsky.social sharing books and stories and building on the support from IBBY for our #bilingual books.
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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dheiligman.bsky.social
I was so busy BEING there at @usbby.bsky.social I forgot to take photos. If anyone has some of my panel, please send! Thank you. Here are some slides from our talk about #Kidlit #nonfiction @mackidssl.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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@usbby.bsky.social #usbby folks, please feel free to add photos!
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Yay! Please let me know what you think of EG!!
katiejmcnamara.bsky.social Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 20d
Have you started your Know-vember reading challenge?? 💡📚 #TLSky #BookSky My next nonfiction read- Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (A Love Story) by @dheiligman.bsky.social #EduSky
Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America book cover. Photo strips of Emma with cartoon activism images on top: fight, free love, holding the American flag.
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event!
newtonchildrensbookfest.com
#edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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mcusolito.bsky.social
These are the books I assigned for week two of our study of picture books. We expanded our learning to include some early readers. (This is for Writing 1 in the @simmonsuniversity MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults). #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit #Picturebooks
Books pictured: Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem Aly I Am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems Fox and Chick: A Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Gracey Zhang Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. Escargot by Dashka Slater, illustrated by Sydney Hanson Do You Remember? By Sydney Smith Finison, Carrie. Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finnison, illustrated by Brianne Farley I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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O indeed! thanks @abluebox.bsky.social for featuring this novel in translation from Italian! Glad to see #kidsbooks from around the world arriving in the US
abluebox.bsky.social A Blue Box Full of Books @abluebox.bsky.social · 15d
🗣️Perfect for Fans of :
🧙 Coming-of-age fantasy adventures
🐾 Magical animal companions
🔥 Hidden powers + forbidden magic

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Alkrem Marta Palazzesi Red Comet Press Publication date : October 14, 2025 372 pages, Hardcover When Theo turns thirteen, he’s supposed to receive his Apto, an animal guide that will reveal his future as an Archemist. Instead, he bonds with a fire fox, the legendary companion of an Alkrem, a magical group nearly erased by the very people who rule the kingdom. Overnight, Theo becomes a target, his father is imprisoned, and the only way to save him is to find a mythical relic that can heal any wound. Full of Magic and adventures, this fantasy adventure explores identity, courage and the power of embracing who you truly are.
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
usbby.bsky.social
There is also danger of the loss of access to science information due to #censorship points out Jeanette Bradley #IBBYRegional 2025
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM