El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros
El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.
Description & History
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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Read more about the history of Día.
Professional Learning Resources
El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
The official dÃa de los niños website from ALSC includes program resources, the National DÃa Program Registry, a clearinghouse of multicultural resources for youth service librarians, booklists, and social media graphics.
Celebration resources from author and poet Pat Mora, the founder of DÃa. Resources include social media graphics, videos, flyer, and free planning booklet.
First Book shares resources to spread bookjoy - the gift of reading - all year long. The page also includes information on the Estela and Raúl Mora Award which recognizes outstanding schools/programs that celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day.
Learner Engagement Resources
In this video, Pat Mora reads her book Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day. The book is illustrated by Rafael López.
Promotional Resources
Web & Social Media Graphics
Download these free graphics from ALSC to promote your DÃa celebrations.
