K-12 Teachers

The CCBC can help you stay informed about the newest outstanding books published for children and teenagers, and also help you identify great books on a wide range of topics to integrate into the curriculum.

Web Resources

Here on our web site, you’ll find a wealth of information, including….

Original booklists created by the CCBC professional staff on a wide range of themes and topics. You can also find out how to order a copy of the most recent CCBC Choices, the CCBC’s annual best-of-the-year list of outstanding books for children and teens. We also provide links to many of the annual children’s and young adult literature awards and best-of-the-year lists
Information and links on challenges to books and other materials are available for teachers to help you think about choosing materials for your classroom, and to help you better prepare to face challenges to materials if they do occur. Wisconsin teachers facing a materials challenge are encouraged to make use of our CCBC Intellectual Freedom Information Services.

Unique information on Wisconsin authors and artists creating books for children and teens, including the online CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children’s Book Creators and tips on hosting an author or illustrator visit.

Webcasts of speeches by a wide range of authors, artists and others in the children’s and young adult literature field who have spoken at CCBC events.

The Westing Game manuscript materials. Examine the rough draft, first draft, second draft and final manuscript of chapter one of The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, complete with notes from the author, editor, copyeditor and proofreader. Listen to Ellen Raskin’s commentary, and examine her working notes and design concepts for the book with your students.
Archived web presentations about new books for children and teens.

Outreach Services to Wisconsin Librarians and Teachers

CCBC-Net

Visit the CCBC

Spend time browsing our Collections. You can look at the newest books published for children and teenagers, or examine books pertaining to your specific curriculum needs. Contact us in advance so we can make sure you get the most out of your time at our library.

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	K-12 Teachers The CCBC can help you stay informed about the newest outstanding books published for children and teenagers, and also help you identify great books on a wide range of topics to integrate into the curriculum. Web Resources Here on our web site, you’ll find a wealth of information, including…. Original booklists created by the CCBC professional staff on a wide range of themes and topics. You can also find out how to order a copy of the most recent CCBC Choices, the CCBC’s annual best-of-the-year list of outstanding books for children and teens. We also provide links to many of the annual children’s and young adult literature awards and best-of-the-year lists Information and links on challenges to books and other materials are available for teachers to help you think about choosing materials for your classroom, and to help you better prepare to face challenges to materials if they do occur. Wisconsin teachers facing a materials challenge are encouraged to make use of our CCBC Intellectual Freedom Information Services. Unique information on Wisconsin authors and artists creating books for children and teens, including the online CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children’s Book Creators and tips on hosting an author or illustrator visit. Webcasts of speeches by a wide range of authors, artists and others in the children’s and young adult literature field who have spoken at CCBC events. The Westing Game manuscript materials. Examine the rough draft, first draft, second draft and final manuscript of chapter one of The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, complete with notes from the author, editor, copyeditor and proofreader. Listen to Ellen Raskin’s commentary, and examine her working notes and design concepts for the book with your students. Archived web presentations about new books for children and teens. Outreach Services to Wisconsin Librarians and Teachers CCBC-Net Visit the CCBC Spend time browsing our Collections. You can look at the newest books published for children and teenagers, or examine books pertaining to your specific curriculum needs. Contact us in advance so we can make sure you get the most out of your time at our library.