International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange, worldwide. The program began in 2000, and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. This annual event is designed to promote international understanding and support educational exchange. To gain a greater appreciation for different world cultures, browse the library's collection of featured global authors. Meet the authors and hear them in their own voices, in the streaming videos provided below.
