Free Webinar Alert: Writing, Translating, and Selecting Books for Young People

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Sign up for a free professional development opportunity through the International Literacy Association (ILA) and United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY):

ILA Webinar: Writing, Translating, and Selecting Book for Young People 
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Location: Virtual
Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5eJOepb3Sgy46o0_B2NDRg

USBBY and ILA annually promote books with cultural significance for young people. USBBY selects the Outstanding International Books list, and ILA’s Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group (CL/R SIG) selects the Notable Books for a Global Society list.

During this free ILA Webinar, representatives from both organizations will introduce their 2025 lists and share the importance and similarities between the two. Author and translator Lyn Miller-Lachmann, who has the honor of having books selected for both lists, will discuss her experience with writing and translating.

Participants will learn:

• New books to use in their classrooms to encourage students to engage with themes, characters, and settings from diverse cultural backgrounds
• The importance of international literature and how titles are selected for the annual book lists
• Insight into the experience and art of writing and translating a book

Who should register:

• School-based educators
• Librarians/media specialists
• Principals, teacher educators, and preservice teachers

The webinar is FREE for anyone. Registering gives you access to the live event and the on-demand recording.