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 International Board on Books for Young People (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 Greece is the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2023. The chosen theme is ‘I am a book, read me’.
The poster is the result of a collaboration between author Vagelis Iliopoulos and illustrator Photini Stephanidi.
Tr by ibby.org
Photography courtesy of libertatea.ro
