Next Monday, March 16, at 8 p.m. Eastern, Books Across Borders, in partnership with the United States Board on Books for Young People, will host Outstanding International Children's Books: A Celebration for Booksellers, Librarians, & Readers, a free virtual event highlighting the 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Books list.
The webinar will provide insight into exceptional international titles for children and young adults, published in 2025 and originating from around the world. At a time when booksellers and librarians are seeking titles that expand global perspectives and reflect the lived experiences of young people across cultures, this event offers a curated and timely resource.
The event will be moderated by Michael Reynolds of Europa Editions and feature presentations by Susan Polos, president of USBBY; Jackie Garcia-Morales of the Storytellers Foundation; Laura Simeon of Kirkus Reviews; and Riky Stock of Frankfurter Buchmesse. There will also be an international children's book trivia contest, and a gift card for the winner.
Registration is free and open to booksellers, librarians, educators, publishers, and readers.