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DC-area children’s literature professionals since 1945

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  • Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going
    Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going
    Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going
    Sat, May 16
    The Writer's Center Theater
    Join The Children's Book Guild of Washington, D.C. in a dynamic conversation with three editors that have made their own impact in the world of children's books!

Youth Literacy Grants Nominees Needed


For the last eleven years, the Children’s Book Guild has awarded grants to schools to purchase books for their libraries, media centers, or classrooms. In 2025 we chose 6 schools: Cooper Lane Elementary School, in Prince George's County; and Malcolm X, Miner, Nalle, Savoy, and Turner Elementary Schools in Washington, DC. Each school will receive a grant of $500 to buy books from the First Book Marketplace.​ Do you have any possible nominees? Please email Kem Sawyer with your recommendation.

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The Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC, is committed to the fight for racial justice and support for Black lives. Please click on the links above for information on organizations to support, and readings to help educate and inspire positive change. 

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