Key celebrated “Día de Los Ninos.” Día is short for El Día de los niños, el día de los libros (Children’s Day, Book Day). Día is a special celebration in the US to honor children by enjoying wonderful and amazing books! The day combines Children’s Day with reading. There are so many incredible books in the world, and Día reminds us to enjoy and explore the diversity of children in the US, so let’s share Bookjoy, the gift of reading.

 

 

 

 

Pat Mora, an author and poet from Texas started Día. Her family immigrated to the US from Mexico. Pat Mora realized that the US didn’t have a Children’s Celebration like much of the world, so she promoted combining the date of Mexico’s Children’s Day with literacy and bilingualism to create this new holiday.

Many countries selected their own day to celebrate Children’s Day. Mexico and Latin America chose April 30th while other countries chose different days. Let’s learn about some children’s day celebrations from around the world and read and listen to stories!