Go Dutch and Discover Your Next Great Read!

We are thrilled to bring a curated literary experience to the Upper School Library through our partnership with two celebrated local bookstores, The American Book Center and Athenaeum Boekhandel & Nieuwscentrum. Our on-site pop-up shops offer our international colleagues a unique opportunity to browse a collection hand-selected by the ISLE Committee and our local bookselling partners.

Explore a unique selection of Dutch literature in translation for all ages, alongside titles celebrating Dutch characters and culture.

It’s the perfect opportunity to find a hidden gem for your library or your own bookshelf!

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When: Friday 20 March – Saturday 21 March 2026

Thank you ABC for sponsoring the ISLE Conference this year by giving every attendee an iconic ABC Booklover tote bag!

Don’t forget to share the book love: #ABCBookloverBag

ABC has been our region’s independent, family-owned, English language bookstore since 1972. ABC is ISA Libraries’ partner for annual holiday book sales, author visits, and The John Adams Institute events. We met our keynote, Maria van Lieshout, through our bookseller partners at ABC!

We are excited to welcome Athenaeum Boekhandel to this year’s ISLE conference. A cornerstone of the Dutch literary landscape since 1966, Athenaeum is renowned for its scholarly focus and vast collection of international titles in multiple languages.

For our ISLE Conference pop-up bookshop in the Upper School Library, our ISA Libraries team has worked with Athenaeum’s expert booksellers to curate a selection of award-winning Dutch children’s literature, including available English translations. We are so pleased to offer our international colleagues a expansive view into #DutchKidLit to take home!