NW Center for Children’s Literature

Dive into a book.

The NWCCL houses non-circulating preview copies of all children’s and young adult literature published in the past four years. During open hours (4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday), or by appointment, the collection is available for preview and study to anyone—including parents, students, teachers, media specialists, librarians and others interested in providing quality literature to children and young adults. The Center is a joint initiative of the Concordia College of Education and the University Libraries. It is funded by the University and by special donors who believe in the importance of quality literature in the lives of children.

IT’S TIME TO DONATE BOOKS!

Are you a school in need of library books?

In early January, the Northwest Center for Children’s Literature will be donating books from years up to 2004, for use by children in needy schools/organizations. Applications for the books will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • Need of the school/organization applying
  • Number of children who will benefit
  • Socio-economic level of the children who will benefit

Two public schools/organizations and one private school/organization, from the Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County, Oregon, areas, will be selected to receive the books.

A one-page typed application addressing the three criteria above may be sent to:

                            Jane Koivisto, Director, NWCCL
                            Concordia University
                            2811 NE Holman Street
                            Portland, Oregon 97211

Please include contact information for the nominee and the nominator.

Winners will be individually notified and will be posted on the NWCCL website.

Entries must be received on or before December 15, 2008.


We invite you to become a FRIEND of the NW Center for Children's Literature.
  • Receive early notification for events, activities and opportunities!
  • Join with others who share a passion for children's and young adult literature as a volunteer for activities and events.

Fill out the the form online or download the form and mail it to us.We look forward to your participation. Download PDF version of the form.

NWCCL Director:
Prof. Jane Koivisto

To contact us by email: friends@nwccl.org or by telephone (503) 493-6318.