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2026 Graphic Novel Advocate Award

Join publishing professionals, librarians, teachers, and booksellers to hear from the four winners of the 2026 CBC Graphic Novel Advocate Award.

2025 CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING

Following a brief business meeting and a recap of CBC Staff accomplishments this year, CBC Executive Director, Carl Lennertz, talks trends with three children’s booksellers.

2025 BOOKS IN TRANSLATION: EN ESPAÑOL

CBC, in collaboration with NorthSouth Books, opens the space for Libros en Español. Join publishing professionals across all departments and levels, as our panelists and moderator speak to the processes, challenges, and the importance of translating books as an art form.

MODERATOR
Alex Robertson — Senior editor, Ediciones NorteSur

PANELISTS

Ana María Shua – Celebrated Argentinian Author
Mariana Llanos – Pura Belpré honor winner, Peruvian American Author and Translator
Isabel C. Mendoza – Award-winning Colombian American Editor and Translator

UNSCRIPTED: CHIWONISO KAITANO (2025)

The next guest in the CBC Unscripted virtual panel series is Chiwoniso Kaitano. Join Carl Lennertz and Chiwoniso as they discuss MacDowell’s decades of vital work supporting authors and artists across many, many disciplines.

Chiwoniso Kaitano Bio

Chiwoniso Kaitano is the executive director of MacDowell, overseeing the creative mission and financial well-being of the nation’s first multidisciplinary arts residency program. “Chi” previously has led similar efforts at Girl Be Heard (GBH) as well as Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, a 30-year-old Brooklyn-based arts and culture organization. She holds a law degree from the London School of Economics and a master’s in international affairs from Columbia University. She also serves on the boards of New York’s International Contemporary Ensemble, The Center for Fiction, and The Jazz Leaders Fellowship of Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Navigating Workplace Travel: Best Practices for Health and Productivity when Traveling for Work (2025)

Join publishing professionals in their early to mid-career, and across all departments, as our panelists and moderator speak to the experience of how to care for oneself, prioritize health, and maintain productivity while traveling for work. We have also created a tip sheet highlighting the best tips and tricks while traveling for work for your convenience.

2025 DIVERSITY COMMITTEE PANEL: SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

Join publishing professionals of all levels and experience, as our panelists and moderator speak to the experience of mental health in the workplace, and best practices for managing stress from the lens of mindfulness and restorative practices.

MODERATOR
Dr. Sheila Modir — Pediatric Psychologist, Author of The Proudest Color, and 2023 Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award Winner

PANELISTS

Adam Ciccio — Mental Health Counselor, Author of Jeff the Frog: The Lost Hop
Jill Rorschach — President, Employment Practices Solutions
Zabie Yamasaki — Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, Author of Your Joy Is Beautiful

UNSCRIPTED: JULIE GRIBBLE (2025)

The next guest in the CBC Unscripted virtual panel series was Julie Gribble, who talked with Shaina Birkhead about her work founding and running KidLit TV, making creative content for young readers, and how her background led her to where she is today, championing books and book creators.