英语课程计划-International Children's Book Day（在线收听）

International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is on April the 2nd every year. This is the birthday of one of the most famous children’s writers Hans Christian Andersen. The day started in 1925. Today it is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People. This is a non-profit organization which aims to encourage children to read more books. ICBD celebrations are held across the world and include guest appearances by famous authors and illustrators, writing competitions, and book awards. It is a busy day for school and public libraries. ICBD also aims to promote international understanding through children’s books, to increase children’s access to books, and to encourage the publication of better quality children’s books.

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805 and died in 1875. He was an author and poet. He is best known for his fairy tales, which are loved by children all around the world. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Ugly Duckling. He became more famous throughout Europe with each book he wrote. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages. Millions of copies are still sold every year. They are so popular they have become a part of the reading culture of most countries. They are permanently on teachers’ reading lists and school library shelves. When Andersen was a child, he had a passionate love for books, which prompted him to write stories for children.