April 30, 2013 – El Dia de los Ninos/ El Dia de los Libros

Manyndifferent nations celebrate Children’s Day on various different dates. Thisnholiday is supposed to bring attention to the importance ofnchildren’s health and education. Mexico selected April 30.n
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nPoetnand author Pat Mora knew that the U.S. had no Children’s Day. Shenwanted to start one, but she also wanted to link the celebration ofnchildren with literacy—the ability to read—and bilingualism—thenability to speak two languages. She got help from severalnorganizations, including Reforma, the American Library Association,nand Target stores; now many libraries and schools have joined thencelebration. You can, too!
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• nGetn inspiration and resources from the official website.n There is also a map of Dian programs. 

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• nReadn bilingual books, or books in both English and Spanish translations.n Heren is a resource that lists bilingual books.

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• nMaken your own bilingual books. Enchanted Learningn has lots of printable books, including some in Spanish.

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• nPat Mora’s websiten features a song about this day. 

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nPlannAhead…
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nQueen’snDay in the Netherlands
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