The aim is to promote the best of international children's literature, to introduce young people to outstanding authors and illustrators from other countries, and to help children and young people in the United States to see the world from diverse perspectives.
29 of the titles were translated into English, 27 different countries or cultures are represented in the selections.
[2] The chair of the selection committee noted that "the authors and illustrators empower readers to make sense of themselves, make sense of the world at large, and to recognize change is always possible.
21 of the titles were translated into English, 26 different countries or cultures are represented in the selections.
18 of the titles were translated into English, 24 countries or cultures are represented in the selections.