International Children's Book Day - April 2
Sun Apr 2nd

International Children's Book Day

Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish author, was born on or about April 2, the International Children's Book Day. The day's aim is to instill in children a love of reading and encourage them to read more. The day also highlights children's books, such as those written by Hans Christian Anderson..

***His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Nightingale," "The Snow Queen," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Match Girl," and "Thumbelina."

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  • Children are encouraged to read aloud their favorite children's tale
  • Volunteer to read a story to them, or their entire classroom
  • Make bookmarks for kids

A child's help in choosing a favorite tale is their favorite tale

The Giving Tree, Charlotte's Web, and Madeline are among the 23 recommended children's books on the library web resource, Alexandria. In addition, the list includes recommended graphic novels such as Awesome Man and Wonderstruck.

  • #InternationalChildrensBookDay, #ICBD, #ibby, or #usbby is a hashtag that can be used on social media
  • / Facebook Page is https://www.facebookcom/USBBYBooks/

History of the international children's book day has influenced the international children's book day

Since 1967, the sponsoring group International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) decides on a theme for the day and selects a member region to host the day. Local writers from the host country are chosen by That region to write a letter to children around the world. An illustrator designs a poster to go with the theme, and the book and reading are used to advertise children's books and reading.

On this day, there are library scavenger hunts, writing competitions, announcements of book awards, and events with children's literature authors.