Source report. The UNESCO and IBBY initiative draws together nearly 170 titles in Indigenous and endangered languages.
Source: UNESCO. Original source published 30 July 2026. Published on Alder Atlas: 14 September 2026.
A collection beyond the usual shelves
A new collection brings together nearly 170 children’s books representing more than 150 Indigenous and endangered languages. UNESCO announced the initiative with IBBY on 30 July and updated its account in August. The selection drew on around 500 submissions.
Different forms of reading
The books, published between 2018 and 2025, span forms including graphic narratives and non-fiction. The collection connects with the IBBY congress scheduled in Ottawa for 6–9 August. Its breadth directs attention to publishing in languages that can be difficult to find in mainstream book discovery.
Visibility is a starting point
A curated collection can help readers and librarians learn that a title exists. It does not mean every book is available in every market or language edition. The source provides the route to explore the collection and investigate individual titles, rather than treating the list as a universal shopping catalogue.
Sources & further reading
This is an independently worded, source-based report prepared with AI assistance for the Alder Atlas editorial project. It is not first-hand reporting.