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\r\n Julie Flett and Sophie Blackall In Conversation about Children’s Book Week!<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The 2025 and 2024 Children’s Book Week poster artists had a chance to connect and talk about what it means to create books for young readers, the process of making a Children’s Book Week poster, and so much more. Read Julie Flett and Sophie Blackall’s conversation. Sophie Blackall: Hi Julie! I have just seen your Children\u2019s Book Week poster and it\u2019s SO beautiful, and I\u2019m so glad to have this excuse to talk to you because we\u2019ve emailed before but never met or spoken, and I love your work so much. But before we launch into talking about art and […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Mac Barnett Embarks on Tour as National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Barnett to Champion Children\u2019s Picture Books with \u2018Behold, The Picture Book! Let\u2019s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See\u2019 Initiative The Library of Congress, in partnership with Every Child a Reader, announces the launch of National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature Mac Barnett\u2019s national tour with a visit to Coronado, California, this spring. He will travel to Elkhart, Indiana; Greensboro, North Carolina; Hanover, Pennsylvania; and Manvel, Texas this fall. During his tour, Barnett will share his passion for picture books and invite children and adults alike to join him in celebrating what\u2019s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Ninth Annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award Winner and Honor Books Announced<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Stay tuned in for more information about our live event celebrating the 2025 winner.\u00a0 New York, NY \u2013 April 8, 2025 \u2013 Penguin Young Readers, the Children\u2019s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader are honored to announce that My Hands Tell a Story by Kelly Starling Lyons and illusrated by Tonya Engel, published by Reycraft Books, is the winner of the ninth annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award. This award is given annually to a picture book that is both a superb read-aloud and sparks compassion, empathy, and connection. The award commemorates the life and work of author\/illustrator Anna Dewdney […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Mac Barnett on Picture Books as Art<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Children\u2019s picture books are a glorious art form –\u00a0Written for the Washington Post, February 28, 2025 Mac Barnett, the new national ambassador for young people\u2019s literature, explores innovative storytelling hiding in humble places all around us.             \u201cMillions of Cats,\u201d by Wanda G\u00e1g, was published in 1928. (Pu\ufb03n) By Mac Barnett Behold, the picture book! The great and glorious literature hiding in humble places all around us: on the bottommost shelves of bookcases, in teetering stacks around kids\u2019 bedrooms, inside plastic tubs at the pediatrician\u2019s o\ufb03ce. The picture book is a powerful, \ufb02exible art form […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books by young people, is very pleased to announce the simultaneous release of 10 posters of authors, teachers, journalists, and activists. Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity, Get Caught Reading provides teachers, librarians, booksellers, and reading advocates with free bulletin-board-sized posters of inspiring people reading a favorite book. We continue our ongoing release of great and inspiring posters of authors, poets, librarians, illustrators, teachers, community leaders, performers, and more.   ANNA KANG Anna Kang is the author of twelve books for young readers, including […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Mac Barnett Named New National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Ambassadorship Will Celebrate the Power of the Picture Book Art Form Proposals Now Accepted for National Ambassador Tour Appearances   The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader today announced the appointment of Mac Barnett as the 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature. Barnett is the ninth author to hold this position. He succeeds Meg Medina, who served as the National Ambassador from 2023 through 2024. Barnett is the author of more than 60 books for children, including \u201cTwenty Questions,\u201d \u201cSam & Dave Dig a Hole,\u201d \u201cA Polar Bear in the Snow\u201d and \u201cExtra Yarn,\u201d as well as […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n 2025 Children’s Book Week Poster by Julie Flett Revealed<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The 2025 Children’s Book Week poster by the extraordinary Julie Flett was revealed yesterday in PW Children’s Bookshelf. This joyful image is the perfect visual representation of this year’s theme, An Ocean of Stories. Flett shared some of her thought process in creating the poster with us. \u201cI had so many thoughts on our connections to water. I thought about Autumn Peltier\u2019s work, and all of the people who are working to care for the water at this time. I also thought about all of the stories we have as children and our relationship to the water. I remember when […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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On December 12, local students, friends, and family gathered at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC for a closing ceremony to celebrate Meg Medina\u2019s tenure as the 8th National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature. During her two years as Ambassador, Medina took the position to new heights, with over 35 appearances at schools and libraries all across the country, an 18 part video series of conversations with kid lit authors, 4 in-person office hours sessions, and countless connections made with young people and parents in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the United States. Following remarks by Dr. Carla […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader will celebrate Meg Medina\u2019s two-year term as National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature with a special closing event for local students in the Washington, D.C., area on Dec. 12. \u201cMeg Medina\u2019s tenure as ambassador was extraordinary,\u201d said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. \u201cNot only did Meg show us how talking about books develops our reading lives, but she also crisscrossed the country, holding dynamic events in schools and public libraries, built an 18-part video series, and personally connected students and their families to unique Library of Congress resources. Meg\u2019s service to […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books by young people, is very pleased to announce the simultaneous release of 10 posters of authors, teachers, journalists, and activists. Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity, Get Caught Reading provides teachers, librarians, booksellers, and reading advocates with free bulletin-board-sized posters of inspiring people reading a favorite book. Along with the 9 posters this spring and the 10 posters earlier this fall, we hope you similarly enjoy these 12 new posters of dynamic authors, teachers, and activists.   Rene Alegria is the CEO of […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Celebrate Children’s Book Week November 4-10<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Our fall Children’s Book Week celebration is right around the corner. Join thousands of libraries, schools, bookstores, homes, and other community organizations in celebrating No Rules. Just Read. this November 4-10. Available resources to download: Official poster and drawing page\u00a0by award-winning artist, author, and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Exclusive bookmarks\u00a0by six prominent children\u2019s book illustrators. New Children\u2019s Book Week drawing pages\u00a0featuring characters from your favorite children\u2019s book illustrators. A\u00a0reading club called No Rules. Just Read\u00a0where kids can discover that reading has no rules. Celebration ideas\u00a0specifically created for the various types of participants   GET ALL FREE RESOURCES TODAY   Check out […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books by young people, is very pleased to announce the simultaneous release of 10 posters of authors, teachers, journalists, and activists. Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity, Get Caught Reading provides teachers, librarians, booksellers, and reading advocates with free bulletin-board-sized posters of inspiring people reading a favorite book. Along with our 9 posters earlier this year, we hope you similarly enjoy these 10 new posters! Chiwoniso Kaitano is a champion of readers and writers everywhere. As executive director of MacDowell, she oversees the nation\u2019s […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina, will wrap up her amazing two-year term with trips to Texas, Kansas, and Missouri this summer and fall. Her \u00a1Cu\u00e9ntame!: Let\u2019s Talk Books tour has already taken her to California and New Hampshire in 2024. During her tour, Medina inspires students and families to experiment with \u201cbook talks\u201d \u2014 the process of sharing books to start conversations and build excitement about reading. Medina has spent her Ambassadorship speaking to communities about story sharing and what it means to connect over books, highlighting the invaluable resource that is a community\u2019s public library, […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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NEWS from the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature Meg Medina unveils her new video series featuring 18 notable children\u2019s and young adult authors, including Elizabeth Acevedo, Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garc\u00eda, Jarrett Krosoczka, Sabaa Tahir, Gene Luen Yang, and more! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina is launching a new video series starting on May 14, featuring beloved children\u2019s and young adult authors, illustrators, and graphic novelists to foster a lifelong love of reading among young learners. Primarily intended for families and children between the ages of 9-12, and for librarians and educators, this dynamic […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Tune in for a virtual reading on TBD of the winning title by the author and illustrator, followed by a Q&A. New York, NY \u2013 May 9, 2024 \u2013 Penguin Young Readers, the Children\u2019s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader are honored to announce that KINDergarten, written by Vera Ahiyya, and illustrated by Joey Chou, published by Random House Studio, is the winner of the eighth annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award. This award is given annually to a picture book that is both a superb read-aloud and sparks compassion, empathy, and connection. The award commemorates the life and work […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The long-awaited week is here, and we are honored to be celebrating with young readers, educators, librarians, booksellers, families, book creators, and publishers around the country for the 105th year in a row! Use #NoRulesJustRead online and let us know all the ways you are celebrating. You can also email pictures of your events and activities (please keep in mind permissions when sharing photos of children) to\u00a0cbc.info@cbcbooks.org.     There are lots of great ways to celebrate! Here are a few: Join Sophie Blackall for her Children\u2019s Book Week event on Saturday, May 11 at 1pm ET. Sophie will be […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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A guest blog post by\u00a0Annie Lynn\u00a0&\u00a0Tonnye Williams Fletcher   Annie Lynn shares: Children\u2019s Book Week is almost here, and you are no doubt looking for fun, educational activities to share with children as a supplement to the week-long celebration. This year\u2019s slogan, \u201cNo Rules, Just Read\u201d is beautifully embodied in the 2024 Poster by award-winning illustrator\/author, Sophie Blackall. It can be downloaded along with other resources at\u00a0everychildareader.net\/cbw\/. Music is a great vehicle for content as well as being a wonderful motivator. It can set the tone for your classroom, your dining experience, or your reading experience. Meet the new Official […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The team at Every Child a Reader is so excited to share this year’s crop of fun, free resources for readers of all ages to use across the country. You can take a look at everything currently available below and expect a few more surprises coming your way in early to mid-April! Children’s Book Week will be celebrated coast to coast May 6-12, 2024! From beloved children’s book illustrators come 8 brand-new bookmarks and 11 activity pages to enjoy. Bookmarks from: Nancy Armo Anu Chouhan David Dolensky Susan Gal Suzy Lee Meggie Ramm Erin K. Robinson Gabby Zapata Activity pages […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Get Caught Reading! Beginning as a May celebration, we are now year-round, and we\u2019ve added 100 new posters in the last 5 years. These bulletin board-size posters feature role models including children\u2019s book authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, booksellers, community leaders, and advocates for many important causes. Here are the 9 new posters! Alexene Farol Follmuth is the author of the young adult rom-coms\u00a0Twelfth Knight\u00a0and\u00a0My Mechanical Romance. As Olivie Blake, she is the\u00a0New York Times\u00a0bestselling author of\u00a0The Atlas Six,\u00a0Alone with You in the Ether,\u00a0One for My Enemy, and\u00a0Masters of Death. She lives in Los […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature Meg Medina will set out on the 2024 leg of her \u00a1Cu\u00e9ntame!: Let\u2019s Talk Books tour this spring. During her tour, Medina will inspire students and families to experiment with \u201cbook talks\u201d \u2014 the process of sharing books to start conversations and build excitement about reading. Medina has spent the first part of her Ambassadorship speaking to communities about story sharing and what it means to connect over books, highlighting the invaluable resource that is a community\u2019s public library, and encouraging the reading lives of kids. She will continue this important work with four […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","max_pages":6}