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
Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa
“Up and down the crooked spine of the / Andes goes Alberto, playing an epic / game of paka paka con la papa, / potato hide-and-seek.” A delightful picture book about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas describes his travels around the Andes collecting potatoes.
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News
New! Five CCBC Booklists on Gaming, Math, and More
Five new CCBC booklists recommending fiction and nonfiction titles for children and teens are now available: Family Read-Alouds, a selection of titles chosen for their compelling texts, outstanding narrative style, and ability to engage a …
Megan Schliesman to Retire After 32 Years at the CCBC
At the end of the UW-Madison spring semester, Megan Schliesman will retire from her role as Assistant Director/Librarian at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC). Megan began her career at the CCBC in July of …
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Events
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Oct16
Charlotte Zolotow Lecture: Christina Soontornvat @ 7:30 pm MERIT Room 350, Teacher Education Building, 225 N. Mills St., Madison, WI Register here.
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Oct21
Great New Books for Children and Teens for SEWI Library Systems and Area Schools @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm New Berlin Public Library, 15105 W Library Ln, New Berlin, WI 53151
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Oct22
CCBC Shorts: A (Brief) Look at Books for Children & Teens: Picture Books @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Online Register here.