International Children's Book Day

Held on : 2nd April

International Children's Book Day or ICBD is an annual event which is held on 2nd April. It is being celebrated since 1967 to mark Hans Christian Andersen's birthday. Hans Christian Andersen' was famous author and poet. International Children's Book Day is also celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. It is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). The best and fastest way to develop our young children into intelligent human beings is by teaching them to read.

Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children's books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions or announcements of book awards. Libraries celebrate this day with story telling hours and other events for young children.

Holiday Status - It is not a Holiday