Pat Mora was inspired to create Día by the Mexican tradition of celebrating April 30th as El día del niño. Even though Día has now expanded to be a year-long commitment to linking ALL children and families to books, we’d … Continue reading →
That’s the theme of this year’s School Library Month. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in transforming learning. School librarians … Continue reading →
Here’s a roundup of Día celebrations taking place in the Golden State! Yolo County Library All branches will be celebrating with cultural performances, interactive STEAM stations, and a free book giveaway with titles in Spanish and English. The library is … Continue reading →
From the New Mexico governor’s desk: "I, Susana Martinez, Governor of the state of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2016, as: 20th Anniversary Children’s Day/Book Day, El día de los ninos, El día de los libros … Continue reading →
Dí’s turns 20 this year, and so does National Poetry Month! Why not try to read a poem a day, in honor of both?
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