CCBC Cooperative Children’s Book Center

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CCBC reading room
Ehlert Window
Current Picture Books
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Zolotow Award Display
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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.

Book of the Week

  • Pocket Bear

    Rescued from a dumpster by alley cat (and narrator) Zephyrina, an old teddy bear finds himself delivered to Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured. This unofficial toy repair and restoration effort is run by Dasha, a Ukrainian refugee, from the home where she lives with her mom.

    January 26, 2026
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News

  • 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 …

  • Announcing the Newest CCBC Librarian

    The CCBC staff is pleased to announce that Katie Kiekhaefer will be joining the ranks as the newest CCBC librarian, following a lengthy and competitive recruitment. Katie’s collection management knowledge, administrative leadership, mentoring skills, and …

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