Children's Books 101
Learn about the different types of children's books available, how to encourage your child to read books for children, and the basics of using the About Children's Books site.
What Is International Children's Book Day?
Check this FAQ to learn all about International Children's Book Day, which is celebrated every year in April. International Children's Book Day is generally held on or around April 2, the birth date of Hans Christian Andersen.
Check this FAQ to learn all about International Children's Book Day, which is celebrated every year in April. International Children's Book Day is generally held on or around April 2, the birth date of Hans Christian Andersen.
What Is D.E.A.R. and What Does It Have to do With Beverly Cleary?
National Drop Everything and Read Day (D.E.A.R.) is held annually on April 12, the birthday of children's book author Beverly Cleary. The purpose of D.E.A.R. is to encourage families to read together every day. One of the most popular characters created by Beverly Cleary - Ramona Quimby - is the spokesperson for D.E.A.R.
National Drop Everything and Read Day (D.E.A.R.) is held annually on April 12, the birthday of children's book author Beverly Cleary. The purpose of D.E.A.R. is to encourage families to read together every day. One of the most popular characters created by Beverly Cleary - Ramona Quimby - is the spokesperson for D.E.A.R.
What and When is Canadian Children's Book Week?
TD Canadian Children's Book Week is the largest celebration of children's books in Canada. TD Canadian Children's Book Week is an annual celebration.
TD Canadian Children's Book Week is the largest celebration of children's books in Canada. TD Canadian Children's Book Week is an annual celebration.
What is Read Across America and what does it have to do with Dr. Seuss?
What is Read Across America and what does it have to do with Dr Seuss and his birthday on March 2? Who started Read Across America and why does it feature Dr. Seuss? What does it have to do with children's books?
What is Read Across America and what does it have to do with Dr Seuss and his birthday on March 2? Who started Read Across America and why does it feature Dr. Seuss? What does it have to do with children's books?
What is the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)?
You may have heard the terms ALSC and the Association for Library Service to Children and wondered about them. The Association for Library Service to Children, also known as ALSC, is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). It administers some of the most well known children's book awards and notable children's books lists.
You may have heard the terms ALSC and the Association for Library Service to Children and wondered about them. The Association for Library Service to Children, also known as ALSC, is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). It administers some of the most well known children's book awards and notable children's books lists.