News
Sharing news from colleagues across the world and within the UK keeps our IBBY family connected. Contact us at web@ibby.org.uk if you would like to share news with members of IBBY.
2022 IBBY Appeal for Funds to support Books for Ukrainian Children in Poland
As we watch the atrocities unfolding in Ukraine, we feel quite helpless as we try to find a way to help the millions of refugees – more than half are children – as they settle in foreign countries and wait to go home.
Shortlist for 16th Sheikh Zayed Book Award announced
The shortlist for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has been announced!
Jan Pienkowski obituary
We were sorry to learn of the death of Jan Pienkowski, an inspiration to all of us and an honorary IBBY member. Here, Nicholas Tucker reflects on his life and work.
Shirley Hughes obituary
IBBY UK laments the loss of Shirley Hughes C.B.E, our honorary, and much honoured, member who died aged 94 in February. Here, Clive Barnes pays tribute to her life and work.
IBBY Statement on the Ukraine Conflict
IBBY International is deeply concerned about the current invasion by the Russian military into the sovereign state of Ukraine.
IBBY Silent Book Collection
Take the opportunity to view and handle 79 wordless picture books, from 52 different countries at this exhibition at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Round the World Book Tour: Wednesday, 23 February
Round the World Book Tour with IBBY UK committee members and special guests translator Daniel Hahn and editor Sarah Odedina. The panel will present an exciting introduction to recent books from around the world, including many in translation.
Call for Papers: 38th IBBY World Congress
The 38th IBBY World Congress will be held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on 5-8 September 2022. The call for paper and poster presentations is open until 15 March 2022.
Thinking about children’s literature in a multilingual context
IBBY UK invites you to attend a talk by Dr Christine Hélot on thinking about children’s literature in a multilingual context.
IBBY Seminar on Hans Christian Andersen Award 30 November 18.30 – 19.30 Zoom
The first of the IBBY UK seminar events to replace the 2021 annual conference on Children’s literature in a multilingual world.
International Youth Library annual catalogue White Ravens 2021 published
2021 White Ravens selection announced
A Study Day on Non-fiction Children’s Books
The Children’s Books Society invites you to a Study Day on Non-fiction Children’s Books.
IBBY World Congress 2021
Registration for the IBBY World Congress (10-12 September 2021) in Moscow, Russia, is now open.
Translation grants for Spanish literature
Translation grants available for Spanish children's books! Spanish IBBY writes: Dear friends, as you may be aware, Spain will be Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2022. In order to increase links with European publishers and raise awareness of Spanish...
Bookbird: A Flight Through Time
‘Bookbird: A Flight through Time’ is IBBY’s new book telling the story of its international journal Bookbird and gives an informative history of children’s literature internationally.
BIB (Bratislava Illustration Biennale) 2021 Nominees
UK nominees for Bratislava Biennale for 2021 announced
2021 Jhalak Children’s and YA prize
Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence for being awarded the 2021 Jhalak Prize for her book, Eight Pieces of Silva, published by Hodder Children’s Books!
IBBY Press Conference 2021
Watch IBBY’s annual press conference at Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Bookbird search for editors
Exciting opportunity to join the Bookbird team
Openings at IBBY
IBBY invites applications for the position of Executive Director
IBBY Appeal for Gaza 2021
Help us rebuild the two IBBY children’s libraries in Gaza
2021 Outstanding Books
The official catalogue of the 2021 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities is now available!
Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective
The Gallery at Winchester Discovery Centre hosts Raymond Briggs retrospective.
Donation to the IBBY Children in Crisis Fund by Otter-Barry Books
IBBY UK are delighted to announce a significant donation by Otter-Barry Books to the IBBY Children in Crisis Fund.
Wordless book nominations for Silent Books: Destination Lampedusa
Silent Books: Destination Lampedusa has asked for IBBY sections to submit wordless books to be included in a children’s library on the island of Lampedusa
Bologna goes digital only
Bologna Children’s Book Fair moves to a digital-only event in June due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Online Panel: Translation Outreach in Schools and the Move Online
The Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing and Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism at the University of Reading, in partnership with Outside in World will be hosting an online panel event on translation outreach in schools.
Children’s Literature in Translation: A window into the cultural changes of ’68
Public lecture on impact of the protest movements of 1968 on children’s literature, cultural exchange and translation.
Two UK titles selected for 2021 IBBY Collection of Books for Young People with Disabilities
Two UK nominations are included in the 2021 IBBY Collection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities.
Roger Mello designs ICBD poster for 2021
Download USBBY’s poster for International Children’s Book Day 2021
10 Stories to Make a Difference
Celebrate Pop Up’s 10th birthday by supporting 10 Stories to Make a Difference
Centre for New Chinese Writing at Leeds University
13 year old wins Chinese / English translation prize
Book Aid International support IBBY appeal for Lebanon with 10,000 books
10,000 books sent to support the reconstruction of libraries in Lebanon.
BIB (Bratislava Illustration Biennale) 2021
Nominations needed for the UK entries to the 2021 Bratislava Illustration Biennale
Author Marcus Sedgwick and illustrator David McKee are IBBY UK nominees for Hans Christian Andersen Award 2022
McKee and Sedgwick receive IBBY UK’s highest honour
Reflecting Realities – call for action
Representation in children’s books still not reflective of society, says BookTrust and CLPE
New callout for the IBBY Silent Books and announcement of new Books on Board
IBBY and IBBY Italia Silent Book projects continues to adapt and grow
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award publishes list of nominees for the 2021 award
Nominees for ALMA Award 2021
IBBY’s 2020 Christmas Card design
The design for IBBY’s 2020 Christmas card features an illustration by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, and is now available for purchase from the shop.
IBBY 2020 Honour List published
IBBY 2020 Honour List published.
International Youth Library annual catalogue White Ravens 2020 published
2020 White Ravens selection announced
IBBY Executive Board for 2020-2022
IBBY announces its new officers for the term 2020-2022
Virtual IBBY – 37th General Assembly
Updates from IBBY’s 2020 Annual General Assembly
Hans Christian Andersen illustrators design scarves for IBBY fundraiser
Ten of the world’s greatest children’s book illustrators design scarves to support for IBBY’s work around the world
Books for Keeps Appeal
Books for Keeps is in need of urgent financial support. Donate now through their Givey appeal. This journal is incredibly important and useful for all of our members so please support them where you can.
The 2020 Little Rebels Book Award Shortlist
IBBY UK welcomes this exciting shortlist reflecting publishers, themes and writers which tie in with our mission.
IBBY AGM 2020 on Zoom
IBBY 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 2nd July, followed by a streaming conversation between Mini Grey and Karenanne Knight that is not to be missed. See inside for registration details.
A sad goodbye to Wendy Cooling, Bookstart founder and IBBY Honorary Member
Bookstart founder and children’s book pioneer Wendy Cooling has died, leaving behind a legacy in the world of children’s books.
International Centre for Picture Book in Society (ICPBS) new project, Sea Change, launched
Following on the extremely successful international project, Migrations, ICPBS have launched a new project along the same lines. SEA CHANGE has a new focus on the environment, and in particular oceans and sea life.
Call out for crowd-sourced postcards from illustrators.
Margaret Meek Spencer obituary
We were sorry to learn of the death of Margaret Meek Spencer, an inspiration to all of us and an honorary IBBY member. Here, Clive Barnes and Pat Pinsent reflect on her life and work.
Winners of the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award
On 4th May, IBBY International announced the winners of the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award: Jacqueline Woodson of the USA as Author and Albertine of Switzerland as Illustrator.
Winners of the 2020 IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award
On 4th May, IBBY International announced the winners of the 2020 IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award: Marit Törnqvist from the Netherlands and Zhu Yongxin from China.
Winners of the 2020 IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award
On 4th May, IBBY International announced the winners of the 2020 IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award: Casa Cuna Cuenteros of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
37th IBBY World Congress in Russia postponed until 2021
37th IBBY World Congress in Russia postponed until 2021.
CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Shortlist 2020
Discover the shortlisted titles for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals, the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people.
IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award Shortlist 2020
We are happy to announce that the short film made to highlight the 2020 HCA shortlisted nominees is now posted on YouTube. The announcement of the winners of the 2020 Andersen Awards, the IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award and the IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award will be made on Monday, 4 May at 2:30 CET — watch for all updates!
Entering the Next Decade of Youth Literature and Beyond
The Race, Empire and Education (REE) Collective at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Education, in association with Researchers Exploring Inclusive Youth Literature (REIYL), invite you to attend an event with author, editor, and poet Kwame Alexander.
IBBY Congress 2020 – CfP deadline extended
The Call for Papers deadline for the IBBY Congress 2020 has been extended.
Shortlists announced for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards 2020
Study day celebrating 50th anniversary of the Children’s Books History Society.
Study day celebrating 50 years of the Children’s Books History Society
Study day celebrating 50th anniversary of the Children’s Books History Society.
Exhibition of Anno Mitsumasa at Japan House until 27 October 2019
Opportunity to see the work of Anno Mitsumasa.
IBBY UK selects 2020 Honour List nominees
2020 Honour book nominees.
Viviane Schwarz, IBBY UK Honour Book nominee, to participate in peace exhibition
Viviane Schwarz to take part in Peace Exhibition in Teheran.
IBBY AGM 2019 with guest Caroline Lawrence
Author Caroline Lawrence joined the 2019 IBBY UK Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 24 as a special guest, to talk about her latest book, “The Time Travel Diaries.”
Little Rebels Book Award 2019 Announcement
Catherine Johnson has now been selected for the 2020 IBBY Honour List for this book.
IBBY UK nominates Coram Beanstalk project Reading 321 for IBBY-ASAHI AWARD 2020
Coram Beanstalk, a UK charity that supports reading in schools, is nominated for the IBBY-Asahi Award 2020 for their project Reading321.
IBBY Congress 2020 – Call for Papers
The Call for Papers is now open for the IBBY Congress 2020.
IBBY Conference 2019
Speakers have been announced and booking opened for the IBBY UK/NCRLC conference.
IBBY UK Hans Christian Andersen celebration with John Agard
John Agard performance at the Little Angel Theatre.
A World of Information – Call for Papers
The IBBY UK/NCRLC conference will be held on Saturday 9th November at the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education.
7th International Yamada Honeybee Illustrations Contest
7th International Yamada Honeybee Illustrations Contest for Children
Lampedusa Camp 2019
Call for volunteers IBBY Camp LAMPEDUSA 4/10 November 2019
UK Submissions for BIB 2019 Announced
IBBY UK and the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society at Worcester University announce the UK submissions for BIB 2019 (Bratislava Biennalie of Illustration).
IBBY Annual General Meeting, 24 June 2019 at CLPE
IBBY UK invites you to the Annula General Meeting to hear about our work this year and an opportunity to hear Caroline Lawrence speak.
Migrations: Open Hearts Open Minds
Otter Barry to publish Migrations Open Hearts Open Minds, the book of the Migrations exhibition.
Little Rebels Book Award 2019 Shortlist
IBBY UK welcomes this exciting shortlist reflecting publishers, themes and writers which tie in with our mission.
Pathways into Children’s Publishing
Pop Up Projects and House of Illustration pilot £300,000 talent development programme for aspiring BAME illustrators
UN Sustainable Development Goals Book Club – Your chance to nominate books for Goals 2: Zero Hunger and 3 Good Health and Well-being
Please join in this initiative, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with your ideas for books for Goals 2 and 3.
UN Sustainable Development Goals Book Club
Please join in this initiative, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with your ideas for books.
IBBY Europe Regional Conference Languages in Europe
Summary of the IBBY Europe Conference at the Bologna Book Fair, 2019.
20 year celebration of the Children’s Laureate
On 11th February, sponsors Waterstones hosted a party to celebrate 20 years of the Children’s Laureate
Silent Books: Final Destination Lampedusa – IBBY UK nominations
We are pleased to announce the wordless picture books that IBBY UK chose to nominate for the fourth edition of the international collection Silent Books: Final Destination Lampedusa.
2nd IBBY Europe Regional Conference, Bologna Book Fair, Thursday 4 April 2019
The 2nd annual IBBY Europe Conference at Bologna Book Fair has been announced for the 4th of April with the theme Languages in Europe: Children reading in a multilingual world. Keynote speakers will be Carole Bloch and Christine Hélot.
First Ever Global Literature in Libraries Initiative (GLLI) Translated YA Book Prize 2019 – Shortlist and Winning Title
The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative is a group of translators, librarians, editors, publishers and more dedicated to helping librarians identify and promote world literature for children, teens, and adults. They have established an award for translated YA literature to encourage youth to read more widely.
IBBY New Zealand Congress book shortlisted for UKLA Academic Book Award
Children’s Literature in a Multiliterate World has been shortlisted for the UKLA Academic Book Award Shortlist 2019
Applications for BIB 2019 International Symposium
Applications for BIB 2019 International Symposium are now open
Books Selected for International Disability List
The National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL) are pleased to announce that the current round of applications for annual scholarships in children’s literature is open (studies commencing October 2019).
Seven Stories 2017-2018 Impact Report Outlines Some of their Exciting work
Seven Stories 2017/18 Annual Report.
Fans of Russian Literature & Children’s Books Invited to Event at the Free Word Centre
Russian literature lovers and anyone interested in meeting Russian publishers or talk about Children’s books and YA books in Russia – come to Free Word Centre 31 Jan, 7pm.
IBBY launch new reading promotion award – IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award
Major new reading promotion announced by IBBY with 20 year sponsorship from one of China’s largest publishers, iRead
Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) 2019
Nominations open for BIB 2019
Book Aid International use ‘Where the wild things are’ in Africa
Watch this wonderful re-telling of Where the wild things are
Sheila Ray Obituary
Brief obituary notice Sheila Ray
NCRCL Scholarships 2019 are now open
The National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL) are pleased to announce that the current round of applications for annual scholarships in children’s literature is open (studies commencing October 2019).
Submissions open for Little Rebels Award 2019!
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Little Rebels Radical Children’s Fiction Award.
In Other Words – calling all editors
BookTrust are thrilled to be partnering with award-winning translator and “In Other Words” judge Daniel Hahn for a new phase of their translation project.
Foyle Foundation funds major survey into school libraries
Great School Libraries – the new campaign being run by CILIP and the School Library Association
Hans Christian Andersen Awards 2020
IBBY UK nominations announced for the HCA 2020.
IBBY UK becomes a nominating body for the CILIP Carnegie/Greenaway
IBBY UK has become a nominating body for the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals.
Publication of a new IBBY book
IBBY is proud to present a new book about children’s literature.
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