CCBC Cooperative Children’s Book Center

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Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC)

The CCBC is a unique and vital gathering place for books, ideas, and expertise in the field of children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is a noncirculating examination, study, and research library for Wisconsin school and public librarians, teachers, early childhood care providers, university students, and others interested in children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education, and receives additional support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. More about the CCBC.

Book of the Week

  • The Winter of the Dollhouse

    Eleven-year-old Tiph is pushing her little brother Phillip in his stroller when she sees an old lady gripping a fence as if close to collapsing. Tiph collects the woman’s dog and helps her to a seat at the nearby dollhouse store, where Gretel, a small doll, has been put on display in hopes of a Christmas sale. Although Gretel is vintage and valuable, collectors pass her by year after year. Gretel doesn’t want a collector—she wants a child.

    February 23, 2026
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News

  • Angie Kang Wins 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award

    Angie Kang has won the 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book for Our Lake. In this tender, elegantly written story, a visit to a special place is both a challenge …

  • Announcing the Newest CCBC Librarian

    The CCBC staff is pleased to announce that Katie Kiekhaefer will be joining the ranks as the newest CCBC librarian, following a lengthy and competitive recruitment. Katie’s collection management knowledge, administrative leadership, mentoring skills, and …

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