Bitter, who is Black, spent much of her childhood in foster care. Now she’s at Eucalyptus, a residential school for young artists run by the regal and mysterious Miss Virtue.
Grace Lin and Alvina Ling: 2022 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture
Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 20, in Great Hall of Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus for the 2022 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture featuring author/illustrator Grace Lin and editor Alvina Ling in …
The Last Mapmaker
In a society where status comes from how far back one can trace the generations of their family, Sai has only a father who’s a thief.
Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Veró’s immigrant family came to the United States from Peru years ago seeking opportunities for Veró and her younger sister, and better treatment options for Veró’s hip dysplasia.
Visiting the CCBC FAQs
Where are you located and where can I find parking? Please see our Location page for more information. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 608-263-3720, or email us. Who can use the …
CCBC Collections FAQs
CCBC Collections Overview How many new books does the CCBC receive every year? In any given year we receive 3,500+ newly published books at the CCBC. The actual number varies from year to year, but …
CCBC Services FAQs
How do I arrange for my university class/group to visit the CCBC. We love talking to university students about the CCBC and books for children and teens! Please complete our Request form, which will ask …
CCBC Choices FAQs
How Do I Get a copy of CCBC Choices? You can download a pdf of the most recent editions from our web site here. Back copies of Choices are available digitally through Minds@UW, the UW-Madison Digital …
Firsts & Lasts: The Changing Seasons
This imaginative approach to describing the four seasons (in some regions) captures the overlapping traits that are inevitable between one season and the next.
FAQs for Authors, Illustrators and Publishers
Can I send my/our newly published book(s) to the CCBC? Yes! If you are publisher in the United States or Canada, we would love to receive a finished copy of your new (current calendar year) …