Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, April 2, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. You can find out more on the website for … Continue reading →
In addition to the April Día celebrations of a year honoring all children and linking them to bookjoy, April is rich with many other literacy-related events. El día de los niños, El día de los libros/Children’s Day, Book Day National … Continue reading →
We hope everyone has a grand day celebrating international children’s books. Many congratulations to USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People) for being awarded the sponsorship of the 2013 International Children’s Book Day. Artist Ashley Bryan and poet … Continue reading →
I am so honored to be part of this USBBY/IBBY poster for International Children’s Book Day and also honored to have my poem illustrated by the talented Ashley Bryan. The USBBY brochure includes Pat’s poem, “Bookjoy Around the World, ” … Continue reading →
April: an exciting literary and literacy month! Look at the varying observances in this Wordle and savor the thought that all over the country diverse people and organizations work to share bookjoy.
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