International Children`s Book Day to be marked in Icherishekher
Baku, April 1 (AZERTAC). The Icherishekher State Historical and Architectural Reserve will organize a drawing and book exhibition titled “The protagonists of the fairy tales through the eyes of painters”. The exhibition will take place at Kichik Karavansara (Art Garden) in Icherishekher on April 2. The exhibition is organized to mark the International Children`s Book Day, which is celebrated all over the world.
The exposition will feature children`s books and paintings published by Tutu Publishing House. The exhibition will last till April 7.
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 the International Board on Books For Young People (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.
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