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A Bridge of Children´s Books is the inspiring autobiography of

​Jella Lepman, founder of IBBY and the International Youth Library.
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Published by The O´Brien Press Dublin in association with IBBY Ireland and USBBY, the book is available for purchase  for $15. (Purchase price includes shipping and handling.)
Purchase
Book Discussion in a Box
Fifteen copies of A Bridge of Children´s Books are available for a free loan of six weeks for book discussion groups. You will be asked to pay the postage to and from your location. For more information, contact the USBBY Secretariat.

The United States Board on Books for Young People

The U.S. National Section of International Board on Books for Young People
​
Building Bridges Through Children's and Young Adult Books
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USBBY Secretariat
​Center for Teaching through Children´s Books
National Louis University
1000 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
​USA


Junko Yokota, Executive Director

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  • About
    • USBBY
    • Patrons, Sponsors, and Partnerships
    • Twinning Partners
    • IBBY
  • Get Involved
    • Join / Renew Your Membership
    • Donate
    • Join Our Email List
    • Volunteer with a Committee
    • Become a State Ambassador
  • News & Events
    • News
    • 2025 IBBY Regional Conference
    • Co-Sponsored Sessions
  • Projects & Publications
    • Twinning Updates
    • Bridges Newsletter
    • Bridges to Understanding Book Series
    • International Children's Book Day
    • Jella Lepman Autobiography
  • Awards & Lists
    • Oustanding International Books List (OIB) >
      • 2026 OIB List
      • 2025 OIB List
      • 2024 OIB List
      • 2023 OIB List
      • 2022 OIB List
      • 2021 OIB List
      • 2020 OIB List
      • 2019 OIB List
    • Bridge to Understanding Award
    • IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award
    • Alida Cutts Lifetime Membership Award
    • Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities List