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
Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World
Can a computer beat a World Chess Champion in a six-game match? In 1997, the team behind Deep Blue, a new supercomputer developed by IBM and Taiwanese American engineer Feng-Hsiung Hsu, hoped so. The Champion in question was Garry Kasparov, an intense competitor who “had never lost a match against anyone.”
November 2, 2026- MORE STARRED REVIEWS of the WEEK
News
Two New Booklists Created for Go Big Read Selection
Two booklists were developed by CCBC librarians to complement the 2026-2027 Go Big Read selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive by Eliot Stein. The book explores remarkable people …
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 …
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Events
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Nov16
Starred Reviews Days Hands-On Book Examination @ 8:30 am - @ 2:00 pm
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Nov18
CCBC Shorts: A (Brief) Look at Books for Children & Teens @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Online Registration
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Dec04
Friends of the CCBC Book Sale @ 4:00 pm - @ 11:00 am Cooperative Children's Book Center, 225 N. Mills Street, Room 401