Welcome back to the academic year, BCLC friends. As we all switch gears from zingy beach reads to cozy fall titles, it’s time to start marking your calendar for what we, and the greater kid lit community, have planned for fall.

September is World Kit Lit Month:

Check out all the amazing celebration suggestions from ALSC or share your own with us in the comments. You can also visit the BCLC to explore world literature with us!

Did you know that the Butler Center is home to an international children’s literature collection? Curated by years of SOIS students attending the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (see below) and some generous donors, the BCLC collection includes titles published in their original (non-English) language, international titles translated to English, as well as North American books translated into many other world languages.

Each spring, DU’s SOIS runs LIS 796: International Book Fair. The course focuses on children’s literature from around the world, the similarities and differences to books published for a US audience, how those titles make it (or don’t) into our local libraries, and how we can best share them here. The course culminates in a trip to Italy for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair for exploration, education, and celebration of the best in kidlit from across the globe. Interested in the course, watch for the fall info session in October.

Writers in Community:

Watch for News on More Bookish Fall Fun:

Dominican University’s Rebecca Crown Library will once again host a 2-week Lit Fest (visit the linked RCL site for the event promo video) October 6-17. Stay tuned to BCLC and other DU socials for details on dates, times, and specific events–including workshops, watch parties, writing sessions, and more.

Save the Date for the Butler Book Sale:

   

BCLC Fall Open Hours:

The Butler Center space and collections are open for students, library and education professional, writers, and book reviewers to explore new titles or conduct research in any of our collections. Drop in hours are Monday and Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-1pm, and Wednesday by appointment.
Questions about how you can use BCLC resources? Contact us at butler@dom.edu.