About NBGS (Notable Books for a Global Society) - CL/R SIG (Children's Literature and Reading - Special Interest Group) ABOUT NBGS Notable Books for a Global Society Annually, a committee of the CL/R SIG (Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group) of the International Literacy Association selects 25 outstanding trade books for enhancing student understanding of people and cultures throughout the world.
The committee reviews books representing all genres intended for students K-12. To be eligible for NBGS annual list, a book must have been published in the United States the previous year. For example, the books on the 2012 list were published in 2011. A Brief History of the NBGS The Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association formed the Notable Books for a Global Society Committee in 1995. The Notable Books for a Global Society (NBGS) list was developed to help students, teachers, and families identify books that promote understanding of and appreciation for the world's full range of diverse cultures and ethnic and racial groups.
Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) 2018. Book Fairs & Festivals. CBCA. SCBWI Japan. CCBC Book Awards - Canadian Children's Book Centre. CODE's Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature. CODE’s Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature Now Open for Submissions 2018 National Competitions Deadline: March 31, 20182019 Grand Prize Competition Deadline: March 31, 2019 2018 National Competitions CODE is pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 CODE’s Burt Award for Ethiopian Young Adult Literature; CODE’s Burt Award for Ghanaian Young Adult Literature; CODE’s Burt Award for Kenyan Young Adult Literature; and CODE’s Burt Award for Tanzanian Young Adult Literature.
Published and unpublished English language, young adult works of fiction (novels or short story collections), selected nonfiction, and graphic novels are eligible. One title per country will be named the national winner; its creator(s) to receive a prize of $1,000 CAD. All submissions to the 2018 national competitions must be received by local implementing partners by March 31, 2018. 2019 Grand Prize Competition CODE’s Burt Award for Ethiopian Young Adult Literature CODE-Ethiopia P.O. Epic! - Read Amazing Children's Books - Unlimited Library Including Flat Stanley, Scaredy Squirrel, Batman, and Many Others.
Home - Feng Zikai. ICDL - International Children's Digital Library. Scholastic Asian Book Award. Objectives: To recognise excellence in fiction in Asian stories for childrenTo showcase the diversity of literary talent within AsianTo encourage and inspire more Asian-themed books and stories For more information, please visit www.scholasticbookaward.asia. 2018 Entry Form and Rules & Regulations (PDF) Winners & Shortlists Winner Codex: The Lost Treasure of the Indus by Aditi Krishnakumar (India) 1st Runner-Up Chasing Freedom by Tina Cho (South Korea) 2nd Runner-Up Island Girl by Ho Lee Ling, Stephanie (Singapore) Shortlist The Budding Traveller by Golda Mowe (Malaysia) Dragonflies, Jigsaws and a Rainbow by Varsha Seshan (India) What Things Mean by Sophia Lee (Philippines) Sula's Voyage by Catherine Torres (Philippines) Robin and the Case of the Summer Camp Kidnapping by Vivek Bhanot (India) Dragonhearted: The Fine Spell of Words Alone by Thia Shi Min (Singapore) Ergo Sum by Aditi Krishnakumar (India) WinnerBungee Cord Hair by Ching Yeung Russell (US) Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami Shortlisted.
