International Children's Book Day
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International Children's Book Day is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People
(IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen
's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature
.
International Board on Books for Young People
The International Board on Books for Young People is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland committed to bringing books and children together.-History:...
(IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."...
's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
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