What is International Book Giving Day?
Every year, International Book Giving Day, February 14th, strives to achieve one target on February 14th. This aim is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible. The book project, which is also aimed at increasing children's access to and enthusiasm for books.
Most people see the date, February 14th, they immediately think of Valentine's Day. On this day, there is still another way to express the love. You can share the love of books with a child who may not have any. It's likely that in this new age, there are still children who do not own a single book. Books are not available to many children in developing countries. This is also the case in the United States. There are no books in the United States. About two-thirds of American children living in poverty do not have any books.
Why do children need books? Why do children need books? Consider these reasons: Consider these reasons: Consider these reasons:
- Children's reading books aloud helps to foster an emotional connection