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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14h

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.*

Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library.

Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢

#BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky

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Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Anthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 1d

THE PRINTING PRESS (Palindrome)

Repaper:
I snap, my tone placid.
A rare vellum knits art,
no coil of fires....
Midst no felt tome,
we gape, we gage, we page,
we mottle fonts.
Dim serif,
folio,
contrast,
ink,
mull ever a radical pen....
O, tympans!
I repaper.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 23h

Why not borrow a banned book today?

Find out more here: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...

#DULib #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Books Week UK - Index on Censorship

Banned Books Week UK returns from 5–11 October 2025. It’s a week to celebrate the books that have been challenged, removed or silenced

www.indexoncensorship.org

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Sapphic Action Support Squad @s-a-s-s.bsky.social · 22h

The human, and queer, experience includes all abilities and neurotypes. The drive to silence disabled voices is intersectional with the drive to silence queer voices. 1/2
#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

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jcps-lms.bsky.social @jcps-lms.bsky.social · 21h

The constitutional rights of all students & community members to utilize library resources & services must be protected. #JCPSLibraries proudly champion & defend the #RightToRead and #IntellectualFreedom --especially during #BannedBooksWeek. #ReadForYourRights #fREADom @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Pandora Books @pandora-books.bsky.social · 20h

The first line of "Fahrenheit 451" is: "It was a pleasure to burn." This is the essence of Donald Trump's appeal. Truly making America great would involve hard work. Keeping America angry? That's easy.

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #trump #maga #raybradbury #fahrenheit451 #booksky

A photo of Ray Bradbury's book "Fahrenheit 451," in front of glowing embers.

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Have you checked out THE TREE THAT WAS A WORLD? "Humorous, quirky....thought-provoking, unique"(@ala-booklist.bsky.social) "Weird yet wonderful" (Kirkus Reviews). Completely unforgettable.

On sale Tue., Oct. 14!

#worldkidlit #Middlegrade laurawat.bsky.social

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Andrew McDougall @andymcd90.bsky.social · 21h

Delighted to have one of my translations in this book. Just look at that cover! 💚🇧🇷🎄

New Vessel Press @newvesselpress.bsky.social · 22d

Published today: A literary celebration of Christmas south of the equator where the holiday falls in Brazilian summer and festivities are punctuated by rhythms of surf and samba. It's the tenth volume in the New Vessel Press holiday anthology series.

newvesselpress.com/books/very-b...

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 20h

If your school has run a reading project or reading challenge with an international dimension in the last 12 months ... you're eligible to enter the pilot World Kid Lit Reading for Pleasure award!

Win books! Enter by Sunday, October 10th

worldkidlit.org/reading-chal...
#edusky #readerteacher

New: International Reading Award

The International Reading Award is a new competition for schools to promote international and inclusive reading. The Award is intended to encourage young people to read for pleasure, to explore int…

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 8d

I loved this as a kid. Especially Pierre. #kidlitchat

Cover of the book Pierre by Maurice Sendak

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Avery Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social · 7d

The Wild Ones by Antonio Ramos Revillas, tr Claire Storey, would not let me go on #InternationalTranslationDay 2025. What a read. #WorldKidLitMonth #YA #xl8

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 7d

We've loved your posts this month- thank you!

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AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 9d

#WorldKidLitMonth

My last post for the month!

aotearoaworldofchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/worl...

World Kid Lit Month: Bingo for 0-6: Europe

Love Around the World and Love Is Love Written by Fleur Pierets . Illustrated by Fatinha Ramos . Six Foot Press, 2019 and 2020. I...

aotearoaworldofchildrensbooks.blogspot.com

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social · 20d

A terrific #WorldKidLit Month roundup, including reviews of our LATE TODAY, JOURNEY OF THE HUMPBACKS, and THE TREE THAT WAS A WORLD @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social @laurawat.bsky.social

World Kid Lit Month 2025: Fall Picks for All Ages - Words Without Borders

Celebrate #WorldKidLitMonth with thirteen new children's and YA books in translation, from Colombia, the Netherlands, South Korea, and more.

wordswithoutborders.org

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Lawrence Schimel @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social · 9d

At Frankfurt Book Fair #fbm25 next month, I will be moderating a session on translating Ukrainian children's books.

(On my birthday, too!)

#worldkidlit #kidlit #booksky #xl8

16 October 2025
11:30 – 12:20 The Languages of Childhood: Translating Children’s Literature
Participants: Lawrence Schimel (author, translator, Spain/USA), Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (children’s writer, activist and cultural manager, Ukraine), Claudia Dathe (translator, Germany), Yuliia Kozlovets (director of Book Arsenal Festival)
Language: English
Organisers: Mystetskyi Arsenal
📍 Location: Ukrainian national stand, Hall 4.1, Stand F79/80

Short description: What challenges do translators of children’s literature face? How can rhythm, wordplay, and humor be conveyed in another language? What should be done with realities that have no equivalent in a foreign culture? And how can the languages of the world be used to talk about war, trauma, and difficult experiences when it comes to children’s books? A conversation between practitioners about how translation makes children’s literature accessible and, at the same time, richer for readers in different countries.

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you! Don't worry - we're here all year round recommending books and promoting curious globetrotting reading for pleasure!

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 8d

I just learned of #WorldKidLit month today - as it's ending, but now I have a great resource for international and translated books - Yay!

If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks

What is World Kid Lit Month?

World Kid Lit Month is a month to celebrate world literature for kids and teens, especially fiction and nonfiction translated to English from other languages.

worldkidlit.org

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 8d

We love seeing how books cross borders! We're just coming to the end of #WorldKidLitMonth = the month to explore diverse and translated children's lit from around the world. We can recommend lots of lovely Dutch lit in English translation (for example) if you want to explore!

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Justyn Edwards @justynedwards.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending me these rather splendid Dutch hardback editions of The Great Fox Heist.

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 8d

Day 30: It's a wrap!
And just like that, another #WorldKidLitMonth has come to an end! But we're not going anywhere. Follow us on social media & subscribe to our blog posts. This Sept alone, we’ve reviewed books from 27 countries. Come explore!
worldkidlit.org/2025/09/30/i... #kidslit #booksky

It’s a Wrap! World Kid Lit Month 2025

by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp That’s it for another fun and phenomenally busy September, our 9th World Kid Lit Month! Thank you to everyone who got involved, reading and sharing books for young peopl…

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 8d

And we are never too old to read great children's books and young adult literature. There's some awesome stuff out there. Thanks for joining in the fun!

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Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 9d

How wonderful to celebrate stories that cross borders! Translated children's literature opens up magical worlds, inviting young minds to dream beyond their own. Let's explore together! 🌍✨ #booksky #translatedkidlit #worldkidlit

worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 9d

European Literature Network runs book reviews of translated literature of all kinds from Europe four times a year. Here's their latest children's book reviews for #WorldKidLitMonth! www.eurolitnetwork.com/rivetingrevi...

#translatedkidlit #translation #booksky #edusky #worldkidlit #readeurope

#RivetingReviews: Picture books from Europe for World Kid Lit Month – European Literature Network

www.eurolitnetwork.com

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for sharing!

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Melinda Kolk, Editor, Creative Educator @thecreativeeducator.com · 9d

Great resource for helping students find their next read!

worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 6

Intrigued by #WorldKidLitMonth but not sure where to start? Our website is for you!
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
worldkidlit.org/read-the-wor...

Read the World: where to start?

Use the links below to find suggested books for young people from around the world, and recommended resources at other sites and blogs. Books for ages 0-6 Books for ages 7-12 Books for ages 13-18 A…

worldkidlit.org

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 8d

Wonderful! Wish we could have been there!
thank you everyone for such a joyful celebration of global kid lit this month! #worldkidlitmonth

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