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The mission of the International Relations Round Table is to promote interest in library issues and librarianship worldwide; to help coordinate international activities within ALA, serving as a liaison between the International Relations Committee and those members of the Association interested in international relations; to develop programs and activities which further the international objectives of ALA; and to provide hospitality and information to visitors from abroad.

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PostWriting about War for Young People: Three Writers, Three Wars-Program at ALA Annual

by Doris Gebel on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 6:52am

Writing about War for Young People: Three Writers, Three Wars

You are invited to attend this program at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim onSaturday, June 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Come hear this lineup of outstanding authors:

Monika Schroeder, author of My Brother’s Shadow (FSG, 2011)

Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of Gray (Philomel, 2011)

Trent Reedy, author of Words into Dust (Arthur Levine/Scholastic, 2011)

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PostInternational Children's Book Day

by Doris Gebel on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:28pm

International Children's Book Day is just a month away on April 2nd. IBBY Mexico is the sponsor for this year's International Children's Book Day Celebration and has chosen the theme: "Once Upon a Time, There Was a Story the Whole World Told." Imagine how you could share this message with the children in your life. You can print a copy of the beautiful poster from the USBBY International Children's Book Day website: http://www.usbby.org/icbd.html

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PostOutstanding International Books List

by Doris Gebel on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 9:24am

The 2012 Outstanding International Books List was annotated in the February issue of School Library Journal. Check out the link at: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/articles/collectiondevelopment/893227-343/all_together_now_usbbys_outstanding.html.csp find a printable bookmark on the usbby website at: http://www.usbby.org/list_oibl.html

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PostBridge to Understanding Award

by Doris Gebel on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:32am

The USBBY Bridge to Understanding Award Committee seeks to identify and honor innovative programs that usechildren's literature as a way to promote international understanding.

Schools, libraries, scout troops, clubs and bookstores are all eligible for this award. Does your school or library program or do you know of another organization that "promotes reading as a way to expand a child's world"?