El día de los niños/El día de los libros
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.
Description & History
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Read more about the history of Día.
Professional Learning Resources
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
The official día de los niños website from ALSC includes program resources, the National Día Program Registry, a clearinghouse of multicultural resources for youth service librarians, booklists, and social media graphics.
Children's Day, Book Day Resources to Share
Celebration resources from author and poet Pat Mora, the founder of Día. Resources include social media graphics, videos, flyer, and free planning booklet.
Celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day
First Book shares resources to spread bookjoy - the gift of reading - all year long. The page also includes information on the Estela and Raúl Mora Award which recognizes outstanding schools/programs that celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day.
Colorin Colorado Dia Educator Resources
This resource provides teachers with creative ways to celebrate Día. Suggestions include inviting guest readers, partnering for special events, starting a Día Family Book Club, and exploring multicultural celebrations and reading activities.
Learner Engagement Resources
Pat Mora Reads Book Fiesta
In this video, Pat Mora reads her book Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day. The book is illustrated by Rafael López.
Children’s Day, Book Day
This packet outlines numerous activities to celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day directly from Pat Mora’s site. From planning timelines, to book recommendations, to literacy activities, librarians can use this to celebrate this day on their campus.
Book Lists
First Book List of Books
This large and varied list of books are ones that First Book created with Pat Mora to help celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day. Books range from infancy to high school.
Colorin Colorado Book Lists
This resource provides author videos but also book lists for elementary through high school as well as for professional educators.
Pura Belpre Award Lists
This ALA list of Pura Belpre award winners is a great pairing for Children’s Day, Book Day. Books range from elementary to high school.
Promotional Resources
Web & Social Media Graphics
Download these free graphics from ALSC to promote your Día celebrations.