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Tip of the day 02/04 – International Children’s Book Day

Tip of the day 02/04 – International Children’s Book Day 547 768 Cloudkeys

Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.

Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children’s books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions or announcements of book awards.

IBBY Cyprus is honored to be the official sponsor of ICBD 2026, with the inspiring theme: Plant stories and the world will bloom!

And if it happens  and you are in Athens on this day, let’s celebrate the day with the best way: by visiting children’s bookshops and libraries:

Or you can also find an inspiration for a day trip from Athens and  visit some more close  to the city: