IBBY Ireland isa non-profit organisation which helps to build bridges to international understanding through children's books.

IBBY Ireland is one of 75 National Sections of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) worldwide. Our motto is ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES and our 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.

Our two patrons are former President Mary McAleese and current Laureate Na nÓg PJ Lynch.