International Children’s Book Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Sunday, April 2nd. There are until the next observance.

Every year on April 2, International Children’s Book Day is observed. The value of reading has been taught in schools for millennia. Nonetheless, International Children’s Book Day raises awareness of the importance of reading in shaping the young brains of the future. Books assist children to escape their dull realities or unpleasant circumstances by allowing them to explore stories on their own terms in a language they understand. When you don’t know what to get your small niece or nephew, get them a book that meant something to you as a child and share the journey with them.

📆 When is International Children’s Book Day?

This year, International Children’s Book Day is on April 2nd. It is the 1st Sunday in April; in 2024, it is on Tuesday.

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📜 History of International Children’s Book Day

Dwarfs, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, mermaids, and talking animals are among the characters of fairy tales, which are based on European tradition. In most cultures, there is no obvious line between myth, folklore, or fairy tale; all of these elements combine to form children’s novels. Though fairy tales are the most common type of narrative escape for children, other books teach them about life using ingenious storylines and techniques.

Teachers are the most important people in giving students the capacity to read, absorb, and apply what they learn through books and reading. Parents also play a role, particularly in early development, but schools are where children will learn the most. That is why schools invest a lot of time and money in selecting the best recommended books for their students in order to ensure that they are actively reading and learning something.

The International Board on Books for Young People, a non-profit organization established in the United Kingdom, sponsors International Children’s Book Day. Annual activities include writing competitions, book prize announcements, and events with children’s literary authors. Every year, a different national section of the International Board on Books for Young People is chosen to be the International Children’s Book Day sponsor. It chooses a topic and contracts a well-known author from the host nation to write a message to the world’s youngsters and a renowned artist to create a poster. These products are used in a variety of ways to promote books and reading.

☑️ International Children’s Book Day facts

“The Cat in the Hat”
Dr. Seuss, better known as Theodor Geisel, penned and illustrated this beloved classic, which went on to become one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

“Charlotte’s Web”
E. B. White wrote this story about a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, which is still required reading in classrooms today.

“Where the Wild Things Are”
Both children and adults enjoy Maurice Sendak’s story about Max, who sails away to an unknown island and discovers “wild things” or animals.

Things to do on International Children’s Book Day

Give a child a book
You can buy a new book or choose one from your collection or archive to give to a kid in your family, community, or even the child of someone you work with. A book is a superb present option that can keep children entertained for hours. Make sure you know the age of the child so you can provide something appropriate and enriching.

Reread an old favorite
As we get older, we discover our favorite things, such as music, television, clothing, and literature. Everyone has that one book that meant everything to them, especially when they were young and that influenced their perspective of the world. So go ahead and reread your favorite children’s book. You will certainly feel nostalgic and pleased as you relive the enchantment.

Visit a library
People do not visit the library as frequently as they used to. And who or what is to blame? Mobile phones, televisions, and e-books are all examples of technology. There was a time, not so long ago, when everyone, especially children and young adults, had a library card. Isn’t it time you returned to the enchanted realm of the library? Most libraries will enable you to renew your expired library cards for free. Go get a book and enjoy turning the pages while you take in what it has to say.

📅 International Children’s Book Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 2 Sunday
2024 April 2 Tuesday
2025 April 2 Wednesday
2026 April 2 Thursday
2027 April 2 Friday

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