Reading is a very important thing, especially children's reading needs to be cultivated and valued from an early age. Internationally, there is an international children's book day specially established for children's reading. This day is not only to commemorate Danish fairy tale master Andersen, but also to pay attention to the importance of children's reading. So when is international children's book day? What kind of festival is international children's book day? This article brings you the introduction of international children's book day. Let's learn about it.
International Children's book day is also the birthday of Danish children's literature master Andersen. On April 2 every year, he will be reborn in the reading of countless children around the world. On April 2, 1967, the international children's reading union designated the date of Andersen's birth as "International Children's Book Day".
The origin and development of international children's book day
April 2 is the birthday of Danish fairy tale master Andersen. In 1967, the international children's reading alliance designated this day as "International Children's Book Day" to arouse people's love for reading and attention to children's books.
The international children's Book Alliance, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, was established in 1953. It is a non-governmental and non-profit organization in consultative relationship with UNESCO and UNICEF. It has an authoritative position in the field of international children's book publishing and research. In 1986, China officially announced its accession to the organization. China branch was established in Beijing in June 1990.
Organization and purpose of international children's book day
International Children's reading alliance is a non-profit international non-governmental organization with formal consultative relationship with UNESCO and UNICEF. It was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1953. Its purpose is to promote international understanding through children's books; Make children all over the world have access to books with high literary and artistic standards; Encourage and support the publication and distribution of high-quality children's books in all countries, especially in developing countries; Provide assistance and training to those who are committed to the cause of children and children's literature; Encourage research and academic undertakings in the field of children's literature. The World Congress of the international children's reading union is held every two years. The Congress presents the Andersen prize, the highest award for International Children's literature. Over the past half century, various activities carried out by the international children's reading Alliance (including ibby honorary roster, ibby Asahi Reading Promotion Award, international children's Book Festival, ibby thematic discussion and expert seminar of the United Nations Educational, scientific and cultural organization, ibby disabled youth book and culture center, ibby's publication book bird magazine, etc.) have had a wide impact in the world, It is known as the "little United Nations" in the field of children's books.
Activities of international children's book day
Every year, a national chapter hosts the international children's book day. The national chapter determines a theme and invites an outstanding national writer to write a short article for children all over the world, and a famous illustrator to design posters. They will be used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many national chapters also promote international children's book day through the media and by organizing activities in schools and public libraries. Usually, international children's book day is also associated with various children's book celebrations, as well as meetings with writers and illustrators, composition competitions or publication of Book Awards.