Beginning in 2006, USBBY has selected an honor list of international books for young people. The USBBY Outstanding International Books List is published each year in the February issue of School Library Journal and as a bookmark.
The Outstanding International Books (OIB) committee is charged with selecting international books that are deemed most outstanding of those published during the calendar year. For the purposes of this honor list, the term "international book" is used to describe a book published or distributed in the United States that originated or was first published in a country other than the U.S.
“The Outstanding International Books list is a unique resource offering exceptional books that will expose young readers to perspectives and experiences that expand and enrich their world views.” — Susan Polos, USBBY President, 2026-27 in the 2026 OIB Press Release.
The 2026 Outstanding International Books Committee: Susan Polos (Chair); Junko Sakoi (Asst. Chair); Jackie Garcia-Morales; Robin Gibson; Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar; Suzii Parsons; Emily Pendergrass; Laura Simeon; Riky Stock
The Outstanding International Books (OIB) committee is charged with selecting international books that are deemed most outstanding of those published during the calendar year. For the purposes of this honor list, the term "international book" is used to describe a book published or distributed in the United States that originated or was first published in a country other than the U.S.
“The Outstanding International Books list is a unique resource offering exceptional books that will expose young readers to perspectives and experiences that expand and enrich their world views.” — Susan Polos, USBBY President, 2026-27 in the 2026 OIB Press Release.
The 2026 Outstanding International Books Committee: Susan Polos (Chair); Junko Sakoi (Asst. Chair); Jackie Garcia-Morales; Robin Gibson; Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar; Suzii Parsons; Emily Pendergrass; Laura Simeon; Riky Stock
2026 Outstanding international books list
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Wendy Stephens and Junko Sakoi presenting the OIB List at the 2026 Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference (SCBWI) at the Marriott Hotel in Midtown, NYC.