— On the 8 & 9 October, the conference takes place in the Jella-Lepman-Hall in the International Youth Library. On the 10 October the conference takes place in the Lyrik Kabinett. —
The…
Jella Lepman's founding of the International Youth Library immediately after the end of the Second World War was an unusually idealistic and positive project of hope in a time of total destruction,…
Tickets now for sale!
Since the tickets for the sunday concerts were sold out within a couple of days, there will be additional concerts on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 10 am and 12 pm.
This is…
Fellowship Programme
The International Youth Library's fellowship programme is one of the rare international research initiatives in the field of children's and young adult literature worldwide and…
Offers for school classes, after-school clubs and groups
We offer a program of readings and writing workshops on children's and youth literature topics for schools and groups. School classes can…
The Michael Ende Museum in the International Youth Library houses a large part of Michael Ende's personal estate, including furniture, books, pictures, his stone collection, his guitar and much more.…
Trailer for the 7th White Ravens Festival 2023
Trailer for the 5th White Ravens Festival 2018
Festival impressions 2016
Trailer for the 4th White Ravens Festival 2016
White Ravens Festival
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Offers for school classes, kindergarden, after-school clubs and groups
We also offer guided tours of the castle for schools and groups with different thematic focuses.
English or French language…
Sponsors of the International Youth Library
The International Youth Library is institutionally funded in varying proportions by the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior…
About us
The International Youth Library is the world’s largest library for international children’s and youth literature. Founded in 1949 by Jella Lepman, it has grown to become an…