Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC)
The CCBC is a unique and vital gathering place for books, ideas, and expertise in the field of children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is a noncirculating examination, study, and research library for Wisconsin school and public librarians, teachers, early childhood care providers, university students, and others interested in children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education, and receives additional support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. More about the CCBC.
Starred Review of the Week
Talking Books: Audiobook Inventor Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read
Nowadays, readers might take the existence of audiobooks for granted, given the ever-increasing number of listening devices and availability of titles. Thanks to the ingenuity and persistence of Dr. Robert B. Irwin, the concept of “talking books” is an accessible and popular way of enjoying books.
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News
CCBC Choices 2026 Is Now Available!
CCBC Choices 2026, the annual best-of-the-year list of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), is now available. The list, created by the CCBC professional staff, recommends 231 books published for children and teens from birth …
Angie Kang Wins 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award
Angie Kang has won the 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book for Our Lake. In this tender, elegantly written story, a visit to a special place is both a challenge …
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Events
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Apr22
CCBC Shorts: Great New Books for Children and Teens (Grades 6 - 12) @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Online Registration
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May13
CCBC Shorts: A (Brief) Look at Books for Children & Teens @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Online Registration