Answer: When is Children's Book Week?
Children’s Book Week, an annual event that began in 1919, used to be celebrated the week before Thanksgiving. However, in 2008 the celebration of Children's Book Week was moved to May. Children's Book Week dates for the next few years are May 2-8, 2011; May 7-13, 2012; May 13-19, 2013; and May 12-18, 2014.
Who administers Children's Book Week?
In 1944, the
Children's Book Council (CBC) was established, and it administered the celebration until 2008 when its foundation also became involved. "The Children’s Choice Book Awards program, launched in 2008 by The Children’s Book Council (CBC) in association with Every Child A Reader, the CBC Foundation, was created to provide young readers with an opportunity to voice their opinions about the books being written for them and to help develop a reading list that will motivate children to read more and cultivate a love of reading." (Source: 5/2/11 Children's Choice news release)
When happens during Children's Book Week?
During Children’s Book Week, public libraries, school libraries, and bookstores generally have special activities for children that are designed to encourage a love of books.
According to the Children’s Book Council,
"A celebration of the written word, Children's Book Week introduces young people to new authors and ideas in schools, libraries, homes and bookstores. Through Children's Book Week, the Children's Book Council encourages young people and their caregivers to discover the complexity of the world beyond their own experience through books."
What's on the official Children's Book Week Web site?
The
Children's Book Week site includes bookmarks you can download and a variety of activities for kids and teens, plus tips and resources for teachers, librarians, publishers and booksellers. Use these resources to celebrate the joy of children's books with your children.
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