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Shortlist announced for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award

IBBY Canada (International Board on Books for Young People, Canadian section) has named the nominees for the 2017 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award. The $1,000 prize, established in 1985 – following the death of Mrazik-Cleaver, ... Read More »

March 5, 2018 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Dianna Bonder named IBBY Canada’s Illustrator-in-residence

By Becky Robertson

The Edmonton Public Library will be hosting artist and children's book author-illustrator Dianna Bonder as its illustrator-in-residence from Oct. 17 to Nov. 10. The residency is part of the International Board on Books for Young ... Read More »

October 17, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Awards: Sydney Smith wins IBBY’s Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award for Sidewalk Flowers

By Becky Robertson

Illustrator Sydney Smith has been named winner of the International Board on Books for Young People's 2016 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for Sidewalk Flowers (Groundwood Books), created in collaboration with author JonArno Lawson. ... Read More »

March 2, 2016 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

John Martz named IBBY and TPL’s 2015 illustrator-in-residence

By Becky Robertson

IBBY Canada and Toronto Public Library have named children's book cartoonist John Martz as the 2015 Joanne Fitzgerald illustrator-in-residence. Martz's residency will take place during the month of October at the Northern District Branch, where ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: People

Canada hosts IBBY Italia’s International exhibit of wordless picture books

By Becky Robertson

In response to the international refugee crisis that began last year, the Italian arm of the International Board on Books for Young People has launched a picture-book exhibit to support the first children’s library in ... Read More »

September 23, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Pierre Pratt wins 2015 IBBY Canada Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award

By Becky Robertson

Prolific Montreal author-illustrator Pierre Pratt has been named the winner of IBBY Canada's Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for his art in Stop, Thief! (Kids Can Press), written by Heather Tekavec. The $1,000 prize ... Read More »

April 20, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

IBBY announces 2015 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities

By Dory Cerny

The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has announced the 50 titles comprising its biennial list of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities. The titles selected for 2015 will be featured in ... Read More »

March 17, 2015 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Libraries

Toronto’s Children’s Book Bank wins IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award

By Julie Baldassi

A Toronto literacy organization has been named co-winner of the IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award at this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair. The Children's Book Bank, a storefront literacy organization located in the high-density, low-income Toronto ... Read More »

March 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

IBBY launches new fund for children’s literacy in UAE

By Natalie Samson

The International Board on Book for Young People Foundation and the United Arab Emirates Board on Books for Young People have launched a fund that will see 1 million Swiss Francs earmarked for children's literacy ... Read More »

May 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

IBBY Canada's fundraiser goes global

By Nathan Whitlock

IBBY Canada is holding its biennial Hot, Hot Cuba! fundraiser this Wednesday at a Toronto club. In the past, the evening of live music and salsa dancing has raised money to help children in Cuba, ... Read More »

March 19, 2007 | Filed under: Events

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Search Results by tag: IBBY

Shortlist announced for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award

Dianna Bonder named IBBY Canada’s Illustrator-in-residence

Awards: Sydney Smith wins IBBY’s Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award for Sidewalk Flowers

John Martz named IBBY and TPL’s 2015 illustrator-in-residence

Canada hosts IBBY Italia’s International exhibit of wordless picture books

Pierre Pratt wins 2015 IBBY Canada Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award

IBBY announces 2015 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities

Toronto’s Children’s Book Bank wins IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award

IBBY launches new fund for children’s literacy in UAE

IBBY Canada's fundraiser goes global

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