What is iBbY International?
The International Board on Books for Young People represents an international network of people from all over the world who are committed to bringing books and children together. iBbY International's mission is:
to promote international understanding through children's books;
to give children everywhere the opportunity to have access to books with high literary and artistic standards;
to encourage the publication and distribution of quality children's books, especially in developing countries;
to provide support and training for those involved with children and children's literature;
to stimulate research and scholarly works in the field of children's literature.
The International Board on Books for Young People represents an international network of people from all over the world who are committed to bringing books and children together. iBbY International's mission is:
to promote international understanding through children's books;
to give children everywhere the opportunity to have access to books with high literary and artistic standards;
to encourage the publication and distribution of quality children's books, especially in developing countries;
to provide support and training for those involved with children and children's literature;
to stimulate research and scholarly works in the field of children's literature.
What is iBbY Ireland's Mission?
iBbY Ireland's mission is:
to promote the exchange of relevant expertise and knowledge relating to children's books at a national and international level;
to encourage the development of networks linking Ireland and other countries in the area of children's books;
to act as an information resource in relation to children's books for writers, publishers, arts agencies, librarians, parents/guardians, the teaching professions and other educational interests, designers and illustrators, government and statutory bodies.
iBbY Ireland's mission is:
to promote the exchange of relevant expertise and knowledge relating to children's books at a national and international level;
to encourage the development of networks linking Ireland and other countries in the area of children's books;
to act as an information resource in relation to children's books for writers, publishers, arts agencies, librarians, parents/guardians, the teaching professions and other educational interests, designers and illustrators, government and statutory bodies.
How is iBbY Ireland organised and how to join?
iBbY Ireland is a voluntary body and membership is open to any Organisation or Individual who has an interest in and is committed to the aims and mission of iBbY Ireland.
iBbY Ireland's Patrons are Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, and PJ Lynch, multi-award winner artist and Laureate na nÓg. The organisation is governed by a Constitution and guided by a Committee. Full details of Committee
If you are interested in joining iBbY Ireland, just head over to our JOIN page. We also accept donations, big and small! Check our donations page.
iBbY Ireland is a voluntary body and membership is open to any Organisation or Individual who has an interest in and is committed to the aims and mission of iBbY Ireland.
iBbY Ireland's Patrons are Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, and PJ Lynch, multi-award winner artist and Laureate na nÓg. The organisation is governed by a Constitution and guided by a Committee. Full details of Committee
If you are interested in joining iBbY Ireland, just head over to our JOIN page. We also accept donations, big and small! Check our donations page.
