AFTER 57 years, the Philippines will finally observe the International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) on April 2 which will mark a significant milestone in promoting kids’ literature and literacy in the country.
AFTER 57 years, the Philippines will finally observe the International Children’s Book Day on April 2 which will mark a significant milestone in promoting kids’ literature and literacy in the country.
“He taught us, through his popular , that finding magic in ordinary can only be possible through imagination.” With these programs, he noted that the IBBY-PH aims to achieve the following: Promote reading literacy and foster the love for reading among local communities; encourage educational and other institutions to celebrate the ICBD nationwide; recognize Filipino publishers, authors and illustrators who have significantly contributed to the growth of children and young adults’ literature in the country; and develop volunteerism by conducting volunteer tribes and organizing a wide range of activities...
“Establishing a children’s book award by librarians stems from our belief in the crucial role of reading for learning, emphasizing the early love for reading as vital for lifelong education. Librarians, as stewards of knowledge and literacy advocates, significantly influence young readers’ literary experiences,” noted IBBY-PH President Kristine Mandigma.
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