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Let’s Talk Graphic Novels!
A collection of articles that deep dive into the value of graphic novels and comics
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Tiffany Jewell – This Book is Anti-Racist
Debut author Tiffany Jewell chats about her intended audience, challenges and family life Author Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, parent and Montessori educator who has been doing the …
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Book Lovers Unite…Online!
Enjoy these activities and resources for kids all from the comfort of your home! All educators registered on Epic can provide their students remote access to the Epic library for …
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New Member: Pop Culture Classroom
Pop Culture Classroom joined the Children's Book Council in February! Read on to learn more about this exciting new member in Denver, Colorado.
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Mathical Book Prize Winners
This year’s Mathical Book Prize winners offer young people unique ways to explore mathematical ideas in the world around them.
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Kid Reporter Applications Now Open
In the past year, 50 Kid Reporters from across the country and around the world reported on global current events and local news including entertainment, environment, and sports stories. They …
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34th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners Announced
Awards presented by Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi during Kaigler Children’s Book Festival on April 2, 2020 2020 Ezra …
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Staff Reads: February 2020
What has the Children’s Book Council’s staff been reading this month? Jena’s This Way Charlie, by Caron Levis; illustrated by Charles Santoso (Abrams Books for Young Readers, April 2020) Based …
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2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
Up to 70 Grants Totaling $35,000 are Given Directly to Educators in Public Schools and Libraries Across the Country Every Year NEW YORK—February 11, 2020. The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, …
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Multicultural Children’s Book Day
The Children’s Book Council’s CBC Diversity committee is partnering with Multicultural Children’s Book Day in 2020. This national celebration includes book recommendations from diverse children’s book authors on the Multicultural …
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The Early Career Committee moves to CBC News!
We’re excited to start sharing content from the Early Career Committee on our newsfeed, so you can keep up new information and reference past material from the committee. You can …
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Beyond the Page: Brian Binning
Beyond the Page is designed to help our readers get to know some fun facts about writers and their upcoming books.
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Beyond the Page: Cortney Powell
Beyond the Page is designed to help our readers get to know some fun facts about writers and their upcoming books.
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Beyond the Page: John Sandford
Beyond the Page is designed to help our readers get to know some fun facts about writers and their upcoming books.
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Outstanding Sciences and Best Stem Books 2020 Lists Available
The National Science Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Council have released the Outstanding Science Trade Books and Best STEM Books lists for 2020. The yearly lists include excellent titles, …
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CBC Highlight: Let’s Work, the 7th book in the First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art series (Cinco Puntos Press 2019)
Palm has been used for centuries in Mexico for baskets, mats, hats, children’s toys and other items for household and personal use. In the 1950s a family in the state …
