Since 1967, on April 2nd, coinciding with the birth date of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) has promoted the celebration of International Children and Young Adult Book Day

Every year, a national section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of Children Book Day and selects a representing writer and a well-known illustrator from their country to develop the message addressed to all the children of the world, as well as the poster that will circulate globally.  This celebration is promoted in libraries, schools, bookstores, etc.

This year it is up to the Canadian section, which spreads the message of the writer Richard Van Camp, with the title of "Las Historias son alas que nos ayudan a remontar vuelo cada día” (Stories are Wings That Help Us Take Flight Every Day), illustrated by Julie Flett.

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