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Introducing … The 2019 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities!
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Every two years, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) chooses outstanding books for and about children and young people with disabilities.This biennial selection draws attention to books published around the world. This year, 169 books from 26 countries – including Lithuania, Cambodia, Iran and Denmark – were submitted and 40 were chosen as outstanding works. Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2019 at North York Central Library Blog
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Love the Maya Angelou quote! You've done a terrific job of highlighting the restorative and life-changing aspects of engaging in creative work. I like the way you point out that creativity can take many different forms and be sparked by a variety of circumstances, too. Out of difficult times and situations things that didn't exist before can come into being. Reading your post made me think of the insightful writings of Cat Bennett. She has written a number of books on creativity that are available from the library. One of my favorites is Making Art a Practice ... How to Be the Artist You Are. Thanks again for a great post!
Toggle Commented Aug 7, 2018 on The Power of Craft at Arts & Culture
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Hi Kelli, Thanks for an interesting and informative post. I loved learning about the term "GripLit" (which I had not heard before.) It's certainly an apt name for these kind of fast-paced thrillers! Yours from the world of books, Deb
Toggle Commented Apr 27, 2018 on I See the Widow from the Garden Next Door on the Train in Cabin 10 at The Buzz...About Books
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Hello Muriel, Thank you for this lovely post -- you've provided a wonderful introduction to something (kimonos created by a master craftsman) that I might never have encountered otherwise. I especially loved the way you describe Kubota's kimonos as "soulful." Beautiful things, executed with loving care and precision, can connect us to things bigger than ourselves. It sounds like Kubota aspired to and achieved this. I look forward to seeing this show, now that I know about it, and learning more about Kubota. Deb
Toggle Commented Apr 20, 2018 on Beautiful Kimonos at the Textile Museum of Canada at Arts & Culture
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Hello, Thank you for your comment. Congratulations to everyone involved with Mankoushit Mariam [The Mankoushit ‘Lebanese pizza’ of Mariam]. It's a terrific book and we look forward to sharing it with others. The Toronto Public Library tries, wherever possible, to purchase copies of the outstanding titles for its circulating collections. In the meantime, I hope you will help us spread the word about your book, the other outstanding titles, and the IBBY reference collection itself, a valuable resource of books for and about young people with disabilities. Thanks again for stopping by and congratulations again! Deb
Toggle Commented Apr 1, 2017 on Introducing…The 2017 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities! at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Marjorie, Thank you for your comment. I absolutely agree -- there is an amazing range of titles on this year's outstanding list. Thank you, too for helping us get the word out on your website, MirrorsWindowsDoors -- it's a great gathering place for all those interested in diversity in children's books! Yours from the world of books, Deb
Toggle Commented Apr 1, 2017 on Introducing…The 2017 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities! at North York Central Library Blog
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Introducing…The 2017 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities!
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Every two years, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) chooses outstanding books for and about children and young people with disabilities.This biennial selection draws attention to books published around the world, in an extensive variety of languages and formats, that address special needs and situations and which encourage inclusion at every level. The 2017 Outstanding titles have been selected. Learn more here! Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2017 at North York Central Library Blog
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Your post is a timely one with lots of useful information -- thank you for that! One of the books you mention, "And Tango Makes Three" is an especially good one for young children and their parents and/or caregivers to share together. Its simple yet engaging narrative conveys the important point that families come in many shapes and configurations. Caring for others, treating them with respect and accepting differences are important values that we all need to embrace, now more than ever ...
Toggle Commented Jun 16, 2016 on Celebrating Pride with Children at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Hello Katherine, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your kind words. It's always great to meet someone else out there who is from that larger group I think of as my tribe! With best wishes, Deb
Toggle Commented Dec 30, 2015 on Whenever I Go to the Library, My Friend From Iran is There at North York Central Library Blog
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Whenever I Go to the Library, My Friend From Iran is There
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My good friend, Laleh, is from Iran and every time I go to the library I see someone who reminds me of Laleh -- someone with dark wavy hair and olive skin that never looks pale or washed out even in the middle of a sun-deprived Canadian winter, someone with a gracious manner and a ready smile. It’s easy to want to be more like someone else, and all I can say is that’s true for me with Laleh. Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2015 at North York Central Library Blog
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Thank you for highlighting the book "Window." You are right: its simple focus and interesting choice of perspective pull readers in and carry them through the narrative. Baker's book is certainly one of many noteworthy examples out there of wordless storytelling. I'm looking forward to covering other examples in an upcoming blog post! Thank you again for taking the time to comment, Deb
Toggle Commented Oct 27, 2015 on Silence is Golden: The Astonishing Power of Wordless Books to Inspire, Delight and Unite Us at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for your kind words. I loved reading your anecdote about the young man in Italy and appreciated your candor. I think that many of us have been in your shoes -- not sure whether or not to take the words of a stranger at face value. How interesting that it all had to do with the little island of Lampedusa! Thank you again for stopping by and for sharing your thoughts, Deb
Toggle Commented Oct 24, 2015 on Silence is Golden: The Astonishing Power of Wordless Books to Inspire, Delight and Unite Us at North York Central Library Blog
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Silence is Golden: The Astonishing Power of Wordless Books to Inspire, Delight and Unite Us
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In recognition of the transformative role of books in the lives of children and young people, The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) is working to establish Lampedusa's first children's library. To build the library's collection, the Italian section of IBBY has gathered outstanding wordless picture books from 23 countries. To showcase the library, an exhibit of more than 100 renowned wordless picture books, called "Silent Books: Final Destination Lampedusa" has been on tour around the world. After stops in Italy, Mexico and Austria, the exhibit travelled to Edmonton and Vancouver. And from November 2nd to December 11th, this exhibit will be at North York Central Library. Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2015 at North York Central Library Blog
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Around the World in 50 Books: Exciting News About Books For Young People with Disabilities
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One of the terrific things about working with The IBBY Collection of Books for Young People with Disabilities is the sense of community and connection that comes from looking at books that have been published around the world, all of them for and about children and teens with disabilities. There... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2015 at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Jessica, Thanks for an interesting post. I am a bit confused -- what do you mean when you say that Tomi Ungerer is "the opposite of what a children's picture book author should be"? I don't have any sense that a children's author "should" be any particular way ... would it be possible for you to expand on this a bit? With thanks, Deb
Toggle Commented May 11, 2015 on Tomi Ungerer: The Outsider of Children's Literature at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Celebrating Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities at the Bologna Children's Book Fair
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Every spring in Italy, in a vast indoor space that rivals the size of the Colosseum, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair brings together thousands of people with a passion for children’s publishing. This year’s fair, which begins on March 30, 2015 and runs for four action-packed days, is hosting writers,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2015 at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Elvira, Thanks so much for the update on Ajja & Bajja (Pippa & Boo.) We look forward to seeing more of those two characters and know that they will have a devoted following in whatever languages they are in! With best wishes, Deb
Toggle Commented Mar 16, 2015 on Introducing...The 2015 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities! at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Claire, Thanks so much for your comment -- yes, this is a terrific list and it would be great to see all of the books available in English. We understand that Lola e io [Lola and I], one of the Italian language books, will be published in North America in English -- very good news for those of us who like this book! I am also glad to hear that you have ordered Writing with Grace -- it's beautifully written and very thought-provoking. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by, Deb
Toggle Commented Mar 12, 2015 on Introducing...The 2015 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities! at North York Central Library Blog
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Introducing...The 2015 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities!
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Every two years, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) chooses outstanding books for and about children and young people with disabilities. This biennial selection draws attention to books published around the world, in an extensive variety of languages and formats, that address special needs and situations, and which encourage inclusion at every level. For this year’s outstanding selection, 159 books from 27 countries -- including Russia, Australia, the Slovak Republic and China -- were submitted. Of these books, 50 were chosen as outstanding works. Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2015 at North York Central Library Blog
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Hello Tina, Thank you for getting in touch with us. I'm delighted to hear that you would like to visit our collection and learn more about it. It's a wonderful resource! The collection is available to the public and it's not necessary to book a time to see it. However, in your case, I do suggest making an appointment with IBBY staff so that we can address your specific questions and highlight the parts of the collection that are most relevant to your needs. This is a service we are pleased to offer to anyone who needs it. To book an appointment, please email us at: ibby@torontopubliclibrary.ca We look forward to hearing back from you! Deb
Toggle Commented Dec 13, 2014 on Books of Wonder, Books with "Wow!" Three Reasons to Visit the New IBBY Collection at North York Central Library Blog
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Hi Fran, Thanks for stopping by and asking about this terrific resource. I want to make sure that I understand your question ... Are you asking specifically about books featuring children with disabilities? All of the books in the collection are either for or about children and teens with disabilities. If you can let me know a bit more about what you might be interested in, Leigh (the librarian in charge of the collection) and I will be pleased to help you! Deb
Toggle Commented Apr 22, 2014 on Books of Wonder, Books with "Wow!" Three Reasons to Visit the New IBBY Collection at North York Central Library Blog
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Books of Wonder, Books with "Wow!" Three Reasons to Visit the New IBBY Collection
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The full name of this one-of-a-kind resource is "The IBBY Collection of Books for Young People with Disabilities" but there are other words that best describe this collection: "Amazing!" "Fantastic!" and, yes, "Wow!" The IBBY collection features more than 3000 multilingual books in sign language, Braille, Blissymbolics, as well as cloth and tactile books and other formats -- all for and about children and teens with disabilities. What's so special about this collection? And why should you see it for yourself? Here are three reasons to come and explore these books ... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2014 at North York Central Library Blog
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Hi Maureen, Thanks for your comment. Like you, I was surprised (and delighted) to discover the music for Goodnight Moon. The words may have come quickly to Margaret Wise Brown (without, one assumes, the aid of any opium-like substances) but the book's illustrations (by Clement Hurd) took the better part of a year for Hurd to complete. He started off with human figures then, finally, settled on the bunny characters we are all so familiar with. Thanks again for stopping by! Deb
Toggle Commented Jan 22, 2014 on Goodnight Moon: You've Read the Book, Now Listen to the Music at North York Central Library Blog
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Goodnight Moon: You've Read the Book, Now Listen to the Music
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Back in 1945, when children's author Margaret Wise Brown woke up and wrote down the words to a book that had come to her in a dream, no one imagined that this book, first called "Goodnight Room", would become a classic loved by generations of children around the world. Today,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at North York Central Library Blog
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If C is for Culture and D is for Days ...
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If C is for Culture and D is for Days, then E is for Everyone (can participate!) Please join us at North York Central Library on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 2 pm for an interactive production by Red Bear Collective featuring First Nations storytelling, music and dance. Find out what... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2013 at North York Central Library Blog
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