International Children’s Book Day 2022 Conversation with Kaumātua Ben Brown and Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback
Join Kaumātua Ben Brown and Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback for a very special conversation about Māori and Cree children’s storytelling, and blessings for the week ahead.
KaumātuaBen Brown
Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Paoa) is the Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador, a program led by the National Library of New Zealand. Please visit Kaumātua Ben Brown’s bio here.
Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback
Nôhkom Jo-Ann Saddleback is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree First Nation and Elder in Residence at the Edmonton Public Library. Please visit Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback’s bio here.
One-of-a-kind children’s storytime featuring six exceptional Indigenous picture books, shared by exceptional readers from Canada and New Zealand.
Stories are appropriate for all ages. Adults are welcome, too! Please register to attend.
With gratitude from IBBY Canada, this event is presented in partnership with IBBY New Zealand/Storylines, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Edmonton Public Library and the National Library of New Zealand.
Enjoy the International Children’s Book Day Activity Kit
A fun and engaging activity kit to celebrate the joy of reading. The kit Includes template to make a fortune-teller and a bookmaking activity based on Richard Van Camp’s message to the children of the world (printable template included).
The activity kit is perfect for classroom use and library programs. It can also be enjoyed at home with families, too.
International Children’s Book Day Message templates available in English, French, Northern Dialect Michif, Tlicho, Spanish, German, Māori, and Portuguese. As well, there is a blank template to to make your own!
Combined, the catalogues include 125 recommended picture books by Indigenous authors, many illustrated by Indigenous artists, published in Canada over the last 25 years and currently in print.
Reflects the diverse cultures, perspectives and experiences of Inuit, Métis and 29 First Nations.
Highlights picture books that promote Indigenous languages, with 15 different languages/dialects represented.
Features books for children of all ages, ranging from board books to picture books for older readers.
Readings can include activities and discussion found in the Educators’ Resource created for the second edition of the From Sea to Sea to Sea catalogue.
Thank you to the first classroom to join the ICBD 2022 party: Mr. Filewich’s Grade 5/6 class at Southwest Horizon School in Souris, MB, will be celebrating the day with readings and activities!
Attention, Booksellers! Create International Children’s Book Day Displays
Please join Audreys Books in Edmonton and Woozles in Halifax, in creating ICBD 2022 displays.
Posters in English and in French—and Richard Van Camp’s inspiring to the children of the world—are available to download. As well, information on ordering printed posters is below.
Many thanks to independent bookstore organizations Les Libraires and the Association des libraires indépendants du Québec for also joining in.
Join in the Celebrations at Libraries Across Canada
Libraries across Canada are joining in the ICBD 2022 celebrations, including:
During the week leading up to ICBD, many of Edmonton Public Library’s 21 locations will be offering special Family Storytimes highlighting Canadian Indigenous authors and illustrators featured in the From Sea to Sea to Sea catalogues under the ICBD 2022 theme “Stories are wings that help you soar every day.” Special guests from the Indigenous community have been invited to join EPL staff in celebrating ICBD and acknowledging the work of IBBY while sharing these stories with children of all ages.
North Vancouver District Library is Celebrating International Children’s Book Day!
North Vancouver District Library (NVDPL) would like to acknowledge IBBY Canada and International Children’s Book Day on April 2 by hosting and participating in several events in April to promote first-language books and readers, children’s books set around the world, and the library’s collection of dual-language picture books.
NVDPL supports home languages by holding over 800 dual-language picture books in 40 languages including over 10 Indigenous languages. Thanks to a Raise-a-Reader grant and a partnership with the North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library will also launch their First Language Storytime kits in six languages. Stay tuned for details in April at nvdpl.ca!
Display International Children’s Book Day 2022 Posters
Posters are available in French and English and are free to download.
Printed posters may also be ordered at a cost of $20 for shipping (within Canada only). Four posters will be included in each order. Posters will be shipped between February 21 and March 11, 2022.
Also available on the IBBY Canada website, and free to download, is Richard Van Camp’s inspiring message to the children of the world for ICBD 2022.
Share Your International Children’s Book Day Celebrations on Social Media
We would love to know how you are joining in the International Children’s Book Day celebrations. Please share on social media using the hashtags:
Mission IBBY Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable world by connecting children to books that spark the imagination, challenge thinking, and promote friendship and understanding between cultures around the world.
VisionWe strive to make the world a more inclusive, equitable, and connected place through the power of children’s books.
Join the International Children’s Book Day Celebrations
Mark your Calendar for the International Children’s Book Day 2022 Launch
Friday, 25 March at 7:00 pm ET
Register now
International Children’s Book Day 2022 Conversation
with Kaumātua Ben Brown and Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback
Join Kaumātua Ben Brown and Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback for a very special conversation about Māori and Cree children’s storytelling, and blessings for the week ahead.
Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Paoa) is the Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador, a program led by the National Library of New Zealand. Please visit Kaumātua Ben Brown’s bio here.
Nôhkom Jo-Ann Saddleback is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree First Nation and Elder in Residence at the Edmonton Public Library. Please visit Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback’s bio here.
One-of-a-kind children’s storytime featuring six exceptional Indigenous picture books, shared by exceptional readers from Canada and New Zealand.
Stories are appropriate for all ages. Adults are welcome, too! Please register to attend.
With gratitude from IBBY Canada, this event is presented in partnership with IBBY New Zealand/Storylines, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Edmonton Public Library and the National Library of New Zealand.
Enjoy the International Children’s Book Day Activity Kit
A fun and engaging activity kit to celebrate the joy of reading. The kit Includes template to make a fortune-teller and a bookmaking activity based on Richard Van Camp’s message to the children of the world (printable template included).
The activity kit is perfect for classroom use and library programs. It can also be enjoyed at home with families, too.
International Children’s Book Day Message templates available in English, French, Northern Dialect Michif, Tlicho, Spanish, German, Māori, and Portuguese. As well, there is a blank template to to make your own!
Download the activity kit in English and/or French.
Classroom Readings!
To celebrate International Children’s Book Day, schools are encouraged to read books from the two From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books catalogues featuring the best Indigenous picture books published in Canada.
Readings can include activities and discussion found in the Educators’ Resource created for the second edition of the From Sea to Sea to Sea catalogue.
Thank you to the first classroom to join the ICBD 2022 party: Mr. Filewich’s Grade 5/6 class at Southwest Horizon School in Souris, MB, will be celebrating the day with readings and activities!
Attention, Booksellers! Create International Children’s Book Day Displays
Please join Audreys Books in Edmonton and Woozles in Halifax, in creating ICBD 2022 displays.
Posters in English and in French—and Richard Van Camp’s inspiring to the children of the world—are available to download. As well, information on ordering printed posters is below.
Many thanks to independent bookstore organizations Les Libraires and the Association des libraires indépendants du Québec for also joining in.
Join in the Celebrations at Libraries Across Canada
Libraries across Canada are joining in the ICBD 2022 celebrations, including:
Bibliothèque de Gatineau
Bibliothèque de Québec
Bibliothèques de Montréal
Brampton Public Library
Calgary Public Library
Edmonton Public Library
North Vancouver District Public Library
Ottawa Public Library | Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa
Ontario Library Service
… with more to come!
Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is celebrating!
During the week leading up to ICBD, many of Edmonton Public Library’s 21 locations will be offering special Family Storytimes highlighting Canadian Indigenous authors and illustrators featured in the From Sea to Sea to Sea catalogues under the ICBD 2022 theme “Stories are wings that help you soar every day.” Special guests from the Indigenous community have been invited to join EPL staff in celebrating ICBD and acknowledging the work of IBBY while sharing these stories with children of all ages.
North Vancouver District Library is Celebrating International Children’s Book Day!
North Vancouver District Library (NVDPL) would like to acknowledge IBBY Canada and International Children’s Book Day on April 2 by hosting and participating in several events in April to promote first-language books and readers, children’s books set around the world, and the library’s collection of dual-language picture books.
NVDPL supports home languages by holding over 800 dual-language picture books in 40 languages including over 10 Indigenous languages. Thanks to a Raise-a-Reader grant and a partnership with the North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library will also launch their First Language Storytime kits in six languages. Stay tuned for details in April at nvdpl.ca!
Display International Children’s Book Day 2022 Posters
Posters are available in French and English and are free to download.
Printed posters may also be ordered at a cost of $20 for shipping (within Canada only). Four posters will be included in each order. Posters will be shipped between February 21 and March 11, 2022.
Also available on the IBBY Canada website, and free to download, is Richard Van Camp’s inspiring message to the children of the world for ICBD 2022.
Share Your International Children’s Book Day Celebrations on Social Media
We would love to know how you are joining in the International Children’s Book Day celebrations. Please share on social media using the hashtags:
#icbd2022
#StoriesAreWings
#IndigenousStorytime
IBBY Canada is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Please support IBBY Canada
Mission IBBY Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable world by connecting children to books that spark the imagination, challenge thinking, and promote friendship and understanding between cultures around the world.
Vision We strive to make the world a more inclusive, equitable, and connected place through the power of children’s books.
Please support the mission and vision of IBBY Canada by making a donation or becoming a member of IBBY Canada.
Happy International Children’s Book Day 2022! Thank you for being part of the celebrations!
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