Let the countdown to Día begin! El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), known as Día, is a celebration EVERY DAY of children, families, and reading that culminates each year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Not sure what to plan or how to do it? Visit the “Celebrations” page for ideas. Register your library’s Día program, print brochures and use the interactive map to see what other communities are doing to celebrate nationwide.
Become a fan of Día on Facebook and follow the countdown to the Día Celebrations on April 30!
Bethany Lafferty, ALSC Public Awareness Committee member