International Children's Book Day is also the birthday of Danish children's literature master Andersen. 1April 2, 967, ibby designated Andersen's birth date as "International Children's Book Day" to arouse people's love for reading and attention to children's books.

At present, ibby has 70 national chapters. Every year, 1 national chapters are selected to hold "International Children's Book Day", the theme of which is determined, and outstanding domestic writers and famous illustrators are invited to write short articles, design posters, publicize books for children all over the world and promote reading.

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Every year, the National Chapter hosts an International Children's Book Day, determines a theme, invites an excellent domestic writer to write a short article for children all over the world, and invites a famous illustrator to design posters. They will promote books and promote reading in different ways.

Many national chapters also promote International Children's Book Day through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Usually, International Children's Book Day is also associated with various children's book celebrations, meetings with writers and illustrators, essay competitions or the announcement of book prizes.