Head over to School Library Journal to hear from this year's OIB Committee about each book selected for the 2018 Outstanding International Books List.

Members of the 2018 Outstanding International Books Committee included: Martha M. Walke (Chair), South Strafford, VT; Kate Alseth, Omaha, NE; Mary Beth Dunhouse, Boston, MA; Bindy Fleischman, Newton, MA; Patrick Gall, Evanston, IL; Kathy Isaacs, Chesapeake, MD; Ruth McKoy Lowery, Columbus, OH; Barbara Scotto, Boston, MA; Stan Steiner, Jackson, WY.

Dear USBBY Friends:

It is with profound sadness that I share with you the news that longtime USBBY member and supporter, Bill Teale, passed away suddenly on Saturday at his home in Evanston, Illinois.

To honor the work and memory of Bill, the ILA Children’s Literature Assembly and the USBBY are jointly establishing the William H. Teale Memorial Fund. This fund will be used to sponsor international speakers for the ILA/USBBY co-sponsored session at the ILA Annual Convention. Donations can be made by going to the USBBY website at www.usbby.org, using the Membership/Donation Form or the USBBY Donation Form.

Our heartfelt sympathy go to his wife and past USBBY President, Junko Yokota, and their children as they try to cope with this unforeseen tragedy.
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V Ellis Vance
USBBY Executive Director

​Best wishes for the new year from USBBY.