News & Blog
Welcome to our News and Blog space. Here you will find the latest news on our IBBY activities, projects, prizes, people, publishers – all of what makes IBBY such a vibrant and important international organization for children’s books.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair - the global book community appeals to international institutions
On the occasion of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, international book organizations signed an appeal for renewed commitment from national, regional…
IBBY announces the winners of its international awards 2026
At the IBBY Press Conference held in Bologna today, the winners of the three IBBY international awards were revealed.
IBBY at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026!
Join us at the Bologna Children's Book Fair with major announcements at our Annual Press Conference and visit us at our IBBY Stand (Hall 29 Stand B44)…
IBBY Children in Crisis Fund Call for Support: IBBY Lebanon Emergency Creative Kits Project
As conflict intensifies across the Middle East, millions of children face displacement, trauma, and the loss of safe spaces to learn and play. IBBY…
Meet the New Co-Editors of Bookbird (2027–2030)!
Bookbird, Inc. and IBBY are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Justyna Deszcz-Tryhubczak and Dr. Lorraine Kerslake Young as the new…
2026 IBBY Reading Promotion Awards: Meet the Nominees of the IBBY-Asahi and IBBY-iRead Awards!
We are proud to announce the official nominees for two of the IBBYs prestigious Reading Promotion Awards: the IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award and…
IBBY Shares the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Jury Recommends List
Read the full newsletter or visit our Hans Christian Andersen Award page to discover the list.
IBBY and IBBY Cyprus unveil poster and celebrations for International Children's Book Day 2026
NEWS: We are pleased to introduce the poster and message of the next International Children’s Book Day (ICBD), which will be celebrated on 2 April…
IBBY Announces the Shortlist of the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award
Read the full press release and visit our Hans Christian Andersen Award page to discover the Shortlist.