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), often called Día, is a celebration that honors children, families, and the joy of reading every day, with a special celebration held each year on April 30. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that highlights the importance of literacy for all children, regardless of their language or cultural background. It encourages an ongoing commitment to connecting children and their families with diverse books, languages, and cultural experiences. 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 Día de los Niños
This page from Demco provides ideas for themed displays, interactive programming, and family engagement that are ready-to-go for your school library.
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.
ALSC Día Blog
This collection of blog posts from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is where librarians share their best story + craft + music events, programs that worked, and real world pictures of a Día celebration in action.
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.
Printable Library Activities – Coloring Pages, Word Puzzles, & Hidden Picture G…
Provided by Woo! Jr, this treasure trove of free printable library-themed activities will help your students celebrate what makes libraries and reading special to them.
Dia del Nino Activity Book
From Denver Public Library, this Dia book is ready to print and go! It’s filled with information, activities, and crafts for the whole family.
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.
2025 Día Reading Lists
From ALSC, this compilation of book lists in English and Spanish are separated by grade level (birth through PreK, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8). The titles focus on providing engaging stories representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Promotional Resources
Web & Social Media Graphics
Download these free graphics from ALSC to promote your Día celebrations.
