Books eligible for the »White Ravens« list:
Original editions, both fiction and non-fiction for readers age 1 to 18. Translations are not eligible. Books published during the previous year. E.g.…
Literanauten is a nationwide reading promotion project run by the Arbeitskreis für Jugendliteratur e.V. (AKJ), which invites young people to take an active role in shaping their reading…
Discover the World of Children’s Books – in Munich!
The International Youth Library invites international scholars to apply for its renowned fellowship programme – one of the rare international…
9 July, 4.00 pm: Book club
Open reading and storytelling group for children aged 4 and above with Regina Cayres. (In German)
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18 September 2026, 4:30 pm: Stories, Geschichten,…
House Rules and Regulations of the International Youth Library
The Children's Library (KiBi)
The children's library is housed in beautiful premises and, in addition to an international lending…
The new exhibition at the James Krüss Tower was officially opened on 31 May. The tower is now open to visitors. With audio guides for children and adults!
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Grand birthday celebration with the reopening of the James Krüss Tower
Born on the island of Heligoland in 1926, James Krüss spent formative years in Munich from 1949 to 1966. With the support of…
A literary and culinary evening to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, with Tilman Spreckelsen
To kick off the celebrations for James Krüss' 100th birthday on 31 May, the International Youth…