The Ireland Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (iBbY Ireland) is a non-profit organisation, which promotes children's books at an international level.

It endorses all the aims and objectives of the International Parent body, founded in 1953, of people from all over the world who are committed to bringing books and children together.

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 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. The organisation is governed by a Constitution and guided by a Committee.

If you are interested in joining iBbY Ireland, please contact us or download and complete the iBbY Ireland Membership Form

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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 Patron is Mary McAleese, President of Ireland. The organisation is governed by a Constitution and guided by a Committee. iBbY Ireland receives funding from the Arts Council of Ireland (www.artscouncil.ie).

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The International Board on Books for Young People (iBbY) (www.ibby.org) is a non-profit organization which 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