On November 1, authors, illustrators, librarians, editors, and other professionals from across the field of children’s literature gathered for BookFest @ Bank Street. The annual event, hosted by the Bank […]
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High-quality children’s books invite young readers to explore new ideas, ask important questions, and discover joy in reading and learning as they develop a deeper understanding of the world around […]
This spring, Bank Street School for Children welcomed award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Chan as the 2025 Dorothy Carter Writer-In-Residence. Chan, who is celebrated for her humorous and heartfelt picture […]
On May 15, the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature announced the gold and silver medalists of the annual Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in […]
Renowned educator and author, Robie Harris, GSE ’70, died on January 6 at the age of 83. Known for her significant contributions to children’s literature, Harris leaves behind a legacy […]
On January 23, the Children’s Book Committee (CBC) at Bank Street College of Education announced the recipients of its Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award/Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil in recognition […]
On November 4, authors and illustrators, librarians, editors, and other members of the children’s literature community gathered online for BookFest @ Bank Street, an annual event hosted by the Bank […]
In April, the Children’s Book Committee (CBC) at Bank Street College of Education announced the recipients of its annual awards recognizing exceptional children’s literature. The awards include the Josette Frank […]
In May, the Bank Street Children’s Book Committee (CBC) concluded its inaugural CBC Fellowship, a unique opportunity for a current student from Bank Street Graduate School of Education to deepen […]
On May 1, the Bank Street Children’s Book Committee (CBC) launched its new Searchable Best Books List, an online tool designed to help families, educators, and others access book recommendations […]
On October 16, Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature hosted BookFest @ Bank Street, an annual event that welcomes authors and illustrators, librarians, editors, and other members of the children’s […]
In April, the Center for Children’s Literature at Bank Street College announced the winners and honorees of the annual Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in […]
In April, the Bank Street School for Children welcomed award-winning author Carlos Hernandez as this year’s Dorothy Carter Writer-in-Residence. Hernandez, author of the science fiction novel Sal and Gabi Break […]
On October 17, members of the children’s literature community from across the country tuned in to BookFest @ Bank Street, an annual event hosted by the Center for Children’s Literature […]
On March 10, Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature hosted its inaugural Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award Ceremony recognizing high-quality, culturally authentic children’s books published or translated in Spanish. […]