Lucha libros started in response to the growing body of research on the. April 30 is dia, so make time this month to celebrate the magic that happens when kids and books come together. Every child in attendance will receive a free book. Founder pat moras jubilant celebration of this day features imaginative text and lively illustrations by award. This yearlong event is celebrated on april 30, so theres still plenty of time to prepare and join in the fun.
Founder pat moras jubilant celebration of this day features imaginative text and lively illustrations by awardwinning illustrator. Dec 22, 2015 in latin america, christmas gifts dont come on december 25th but on january 6th from the three kings or 3 wise men. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your event information. Celebrated since 1925 throughout mexico, dia emphasizes the importance of literacy and reading fun for children of all. Pat mora, a texas native and nationally recognized author of childrens books, first heard of this mexican. Parties are held and children take part in activities like face painting, storytelling, art workshops, and plays. The horn book magazine and the horn book guide are the most distinguished journals in the field of childrens and young adult literature and the core of our company. Day of the childday of the book celebrating multicultural childrens literature april 30, 2018. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. As celebrated by libraries and librarians, dia is an enhancement of childrens day, a celebration which took hold in 1925 following the world conference for the wellbeing of children in geneva, switzerland as a day to bring attention to the importance and wellbeing of children. The male patient in his 40s who has history of recent domestic travel. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. Are all the children in our schools and libraries discovering that books are fun, comforting.
In 1997, she received the official endorsement of reforma, the national association to promote library and information services to latinos and the spanishspeaking for the project. Aqua fresca is a traditional drink served in mexico and all over latin america, and made. Jeanette larson, association for library service to children alsc. In latin america, christmas gifts dont come on december 25th but on january 6th from the three kings or 3 wise men.
Schools host special events inviting parents to celebrate and share childrens day with students. Childrens day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of children, whose actual day varies by country in 1925, international childrens day was first proclaimed in geneva during the world conference on child welfare. Schools, libraries and other groups across the country have scheduled events to celebrate this holiday throughout the month. Founded in 1924 by bertha mahony to herald the best in childrens literature, more than eightyfive years later, we are still following her lead. If you need resources and ideas for your event, alsc has you covered. American library association, online home of dia, offers a wealth of information about the program and features an interactive map to search for events in your area. For more information please call 5129747400 or visit library. We love librarian annmarie hurtados idea of lucha libros.
With students, examine the way that the books tell the story in two different languages. Bookjoy, the private pleasure that true readers savor, is something to share, and every child deserves to find a good home in books. Childrens literature and reading special interest group. Childrens day has been celebrated in many countries for over 90 years. Since 1925, this day and its celebration have grown in popularity throughout mexico as a day to celebrate the well being of children.
It emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Mora based the celebration on childrens day, a holiday that was created in 1925 following the world conference for the wellbeing of children held in geneva, switzerland. Information about the history of dia can be found on pat moras web site at. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Donate one new book and get a free chicken sandwich. Pat returns to the spot where she was zapped by the dia idea at the university of arizona, 1996. The texas center for the book tcfb is proud to support libraries and literacy nonprofits that participate in lone star dia. Resources for the titles on this list, celebrating the 20th anniversary of dia, a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on april 30.