Libraries to Showcase Bilingual Resources During
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

As the nation’s population continues to become more diverse, hundreds of libraries will showcase multicultural programs and services during national El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Started in 1996, the observance, also known as Día, is a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates every year on April 30th. Libraries across the country will host Día celebrations with family programs, including bilingual story hours, book giveaways, and other literacy driven events.

In 2010, many libraries turn to the first-ever DÍAPALOOZA, a month-long, virtual celebration of Día. Every day during April, Día founder Pat Mora  blogged about upcoming Día celebrations, providing informational resources that support Día’s main goal of daily linking all children to books, languages and cultures.

Is your local library hosting an event to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)? Share in our comment box and let other families in Western Mass know.