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International Children's Book Day 2024
Children’s books offer
incredible insight into the world, from fiction and fantasy books that inspire
the imagination to non-fiction books that help children get more information
about historical figures or glean a new skill.
Books act as an entry point into so much learning for
children of all ages. And Children’s Book Week is here to celebrate all of the
elements surrounding books for children!
International Children's Book Day
(ICBD) is celebrated annually on April 2 to promote reading and to inspire a
love for books among children worldwide.
International
Children's Book Day 2024 date and theme
Every year International Children's Book Day is observed on
April 2 and this year it will be celebrated on Tuesday. IBBY Japan (JBBY) is
honoured to be the official sponsor of ICBD 2024, under the theme "Cross
the Seas on the Wing of your Imagination".
International
Children's Book Day history
ICBD was initiated by the International Board on Books for Young
People (IBBY), a non-profit organization founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in
1953. The organization aims to promote international understanding through
children's books, as well as to advocate for children's right to access quality
literature.
The idea for International Children's Book Day was proposed by
Jella Lepman, a German writer and journalist, who founded the International
Youth Library in Munich in 1949. Lepman strongly believed in the power of
children's literature to foster empathy, understanding, and cultural exchange,
especially in the aftermath of World War II.
The first International Children's Book Day was celebrated on
April 2, 1967, coinciding with Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, the renowned
Danish author best known for his fairy tales. Andersen's works have had a
profound influence on children's literature worldwide, making his birthday a
fitting date to celebrate children's books.
Significance
of International Children's Book Day
International Children's Book Day is important because it encourages
children around the world to read for pleasure and to become more literate.
This annual event, organised by the International Board on Books for Young
People (IBBY), celebrates children's literature and the continuing legacy of
authors such as Hans Christian Andersen. Through books, children are given the
opportunity to discover many points of view, spark their imagination and
develop a lifelong love of reading, helping to create a brighter future through
the power of storytelling.
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