The World Through Picture Books
The aim of The World through Picture Books project is to create an annotated list of picture books from around the world, recommended by librarians.
The programme is led by IFLA section Libraries for Children and Young Adults with support from partners IFLA section Literacy and Reading and IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People).
All countries are asked to submit ten favourite children’s picture books, chosen by the librarians in that country, against agreed criteria (see Introduction [PDF] )
The programme was launched in 2011. The response from librarians – as well as from authors and publishers on the lists - has been very positive. In August 2012, we are proud to publish the first results: lists of favourites from thirty countries.
Two exhibition collections of the books are being created, thanks to donations by the publishers. These are based in the National Libraries of Japan and France and will be available for loan to libraries in all countries wishing to exhibit them.
This is an ongoing programme. If your country has not yet participated, please contact Annie Everall annie@alannie.demon.co.uk
If you wish to comment on a country list, please contact the country coordinator, mentioned on the country pages. New developments will be published in 2013.
Download the flyer for more information: [PDF]
Download the Poster: [PDF]
Download the Catalogue: [PDF]
Last update: 19 June 2013