From birth, every mother instills in her child a love of literature. Infants are not yet able to distinguish between the words that their nurse says, but they are able to respond to bright colors, as well as illustrations.
Acquaintance with the book begins with pictures, and later on mothers help to learn the alphabet, and the kids are immersed in stories from fairy tales, like in a whirlpool with their heads. Therefore, it is from children's literature that the knowledge of the world, its versatility and the formation of the intellect of the future adult originates.
A lot of writers work in this direction. In addition to the classic children's literature, there are many contemporary works that are of no less interest to a young audience. But what about the latest innovations?
The answer is very simple - to mark the International Children's Book Day. During the festival, libraries organize exhibitions and presentations of the latest literature. But this is not all that this holiday is remarkable for.
19th century imprint
“The Ugly Duckling”, “The New Dress of the King”, “Wild Swans” are the well-known tales of Hans Christian Andersen. It was he who pushed the German writer Jelle Lepman to raise the question of starting to celebrate a holiday called "International Children's Book Day."
Since
1967, he has been confined to the award ceremony named after H. H. Andersen.
Canons of history
Let's talk about what is Children's Book Day. The history of the holiday dates back to past centuries. In order to understand the origins, it is worth looking far into the past.
In the historical period of time, the makings of Children's Book Day originate from the 15th century, when writers entered the elite of society and had an influence on the mass audience. First of all, to young parents who sought by any means to add a little something interesting and desirable to strict methods of education .
At that time, the first books were being printed in England , and literature became popular. The first publisher in those years was William Kexton. With the help of modern print media at that time, he published Aesop's Fables in English, as well as the animal epic, The Roman about the Fox.
Closer to the 17th century, Puritan upbringing gained popularity, and it all came down to reading the Bible alone.
The Prosperity Period of Children's Literature
The holiday "Children's Book Day" would not have taken place if in the 19th century they had not actively begun to focus on "free" education, which included not only reading the scriptures, but also reading stories that were instructive.
In this period, it should be noted the genius writer Lewis Carroll, who was able to enter the soul of the kids with the help of his extraordinary stories. He wrote the books “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” (1865) and “Alice in the Looking Glass” (1872).
Adventure books for children were also popular, one of the prominent representatives of this genre was Robert Stevenson with his novels Treasure Island (1883), The Strange Story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1986), and Lord of Ballantre.
Oscar Wilde 20 years later published two collections of fairy tales for boys: “The Happy Prince and Other Stories” (1888), “Pomegranate House” (1891). These books were written for the most precious people in his life - two sons.
The Frenchman Jules Verne and his most magnificent novels, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), Around the World in 80 Days (1872), Fifteen Years Captain (1878) and others, undoubtedly contributed to the genre of children's literature. .
Soviet achievements
Since 1967, International Children's Book Day has opened up new opportunities for writers who seek to convey their work to the audience. Thanks to the award in honor of the Danish poet, on this holiday many writers and people of creativity exhibit their own creations. The award thus gives a good impetus to a creative career and arouses great trust among potential buyers.
In 1976, the medal was awarded to illustrator Tatyana Mavrinova, but not only she stood out for her achievements, our compatriots became diploma winners in many categories and distinguished themselves by their individual approach to child psychology. These people became Soviet discoverers who enabled the next generations of their colleagues to advance in the children's literature industry.
European initiative
Not a single International Children's Book Day passes without significant investments, since without them a holiday cannot take place. From year to year, IBBY representatives become sponsors of this event.
Every year, European organizers strive to bring something new, change the subject line and invite artists to create a new logo.
Children's Day
The events opening the International Children's Book Day can be very diverse, but those moments that have long become a tradition remain standard, namely: holding various exhibitions, shows, conferences, festivals, fairs, events, contests, as well as choosing the winner of the Prize. G. H. Andersen.
Also, for children and parents, various scenes are shown, animators work, there is a lot of sweets that bribe kids and adults.
From year to year, young writers try themselves in the field of this literature, try to comply with new trends and conduct preliminary polls in order to find out the preferences of a modern audience. Since most children cannot accurately describe what they want, parents with their preferences are the main lovers of the product.
International Children's Book Day 2015
Plunge into the world of childhood and remember the carefree past will help this wonderful holiday, which will move us to those moments of life that have long been forgotten or hardly remembered.
April 2 - Children's Book Day. Everyone will be able to visit the festivals in their city, where new products will be presented. In regional cities, poets and writers will be present at the exhibitions, who will communicate with everyone who wants to, talk about innovations, how they will be useful specifically for your child.
Since it is already warm in April, many events are held in the open, which allows not only to enjoy the festive events, but also is a useful walk. Children will have the opportunity to have fun with fairy-tale characters, and curious parents will be able to participate in promotions and competitions.
Notice every talent
International Children's Book Day (2015) will also provide an opportunity for young artists and illustrators to showcase their talents and put the work on public display. On this day, special fairs for such extraordinary kids will be held at fairs and exhibitions.
Boys and girls, who, despite their young age, begin to write their own works or short poems, can contact the organizers of the contest in order to demonstrate their small creations. Of course, every child will be noticed, and even if he does not win, he will receive an encouraging and pleasant prize.
For detailed information, contact the cultural centers of your city, and even in inclement weather, a bright childhood holiday will knock on the window, and memories will flood with renewed vigor, and worries will fade into the background.
Do not be afraid to dream, and life will become brighter!