International Children’s Book Day 2024 – April 2

Current Context: International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event celebrated on April 2nd. In 2024, it falls on a Tuesday.

• The day is celebrated to promote reading and inspire a love for books among children worldwide.
• It also marks the birthday of the beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
• The International Bureau of Children’s Books (IBBY) selects a theme each year. For 2024, the theme is “Cross the Seas on the Wing of your Imagination,” sponsored by IBBY Japan (JBBY).
• A well-known Japanese writer, Eiko Kadono, who is also the 2018 HC Andersen Award recipient, wrote a letter to all children worldwide.
• The poster was made by Japanese artist Nana Furiya.
• The day is a global reminder of the importance of fostering a love of literature.
• It’s a great opportunity to gift a book to a child and share the adventure.

Question:

Q.1 When is International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) celebrated?
a. April 2
b. March 2
c. May 2
d. June 2