Week of the Young Child and Dia de Los Ninos/Children's Day/Book Day

Thank you to the Brindle Foundation for supporting the Early Childhood programs for RNM.

27 Years of Dia!

Celebrations around NM included Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Farmington, Shiprock for Children's Day/Book Day also known as El Dia de Los NInos/El Dia de Los Libros!

"Dia" Children's Day/Children's Book Day

Celebrations in New Mexico
Add your programs to the National Día Program Registry 2023!

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración diaria de los niños, las familias y la lectura que culmina anualmente el 30 de abril. Enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para los niños de todos los orígenes lingüísticos y culturales. Esta iniciativa reconocida a nivel nacional fue fundada en 1997 por la autora y poetiza Pat Mora. About “Día” El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration everyday of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. It emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This nationally recognized initiative was founded in 1997 by author and poet Pat Mora.

25 Years of Children's Day, Book Day

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF CHILDREN’S DAY, BOOK DAY El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día) Author, poet and literacy advocate Pat Mora founded Children’s Day, Book Day in 1996. This daily celebration began as El día de los niños, El día de los libros inspired by the Mexican celebration of Day of the Child. We have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, thought Pat, why isn’t our country celebrating our children—daily? Plans for 25th anniversary celebrations, some virtual, are underway across the nation. Pat says, “Although this is a challenging year for the world and our country, I have great faith that families, schools, libraries and literacy organizations will generously and creatively inspire our children to be readers. An easy April 30th celebration idea is Triple Treat for the 25th: excite our children to read a book, draw a poster and enjoy a treat.” 

Enthusiastic supporters of Children’s Day, Book Day include the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA), divisions of ALA; The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos & the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA); First Book, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE); New Mexico State Library; Texas Center for the Book and the Texas Library Association (TLA). 

For more about Children’s Day, Book Day:
For a Q & A with founder Pat Mora: 

Little Free Library & Children's Day/Children's Book Day in NM

REGISTER AN EVENT for New Mexico

"Dia" Children's Day / Children's Book Day

Art Supplies from the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council www.nwnmac.org

Book from REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico http://reformanm.blogspot.com/
Children’s Day/Children’s Book Day April 30, 2020
STEAM for Earth Day (grow your own sunflower seeds)

Farmington Public Library register, read & log books www.infoway.org.

Farmington Convention and Visitor Bureau “Virtual Spring Art Walk” April 17-May 1. https://farmingtonnm.org/choose-your-journey/cultural-adventures/virtual-art-walk

Thank you, Farmington Police Department 

Supplies have been cleaned in the plastic bags. Visit the City of Farmington COVID-19 page https://www.fmtn.org/578/Coronavirus the official local resource for all information.

Packets will be placed through May 1, 2020 by REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico and the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council, if you get it, keep it.

STEAM for Earth Day - Grow a Sunflower Seed

FREE LITTLE LIBRARIES

1105 North Buena Vista

Farmington NM 87401

2701 Parque de Oeste Dr.

Farmington NM 87401

4 Corners Tire Pros

4650 E Main St,

Farmington, NM 87402

5201 Villa View Drive

Farmington NM 87402

Samantha Lane & Pryor Lane

Farmington NM 87402

Jaycee Park

1009 Cooper St.

Farmington, NM 87401

Mossman Gladden Park

2115 Camina Placer.

Farmington, NM 87401

First Presbyterian Church

865 N Dustin Ave.

Farmington, NM 87401

Children's Day/Children's Book Day... everyday!

"Dia" Children's Day/Children's Book Day (NM)

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WHEREAS, literacy is the foundation of learning and essential to the growth and success of all children, who represent our hopes and dreams; and

WHEREAS, the Children's Bilingual Book Festival takes place each year at the National Hispanic Cultural Center to promote childhood literacy; and

WHEREAS, the festival features K-6 books in Spanish, English and Native languages, along with author readings, a book fair, student storytelling, poetry performances, workshops for teachers and parents, and art- and book-related activities for all ages; and

WHEREAS, this year’s festival was scheduled for April 26^th, 2020, but had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, in lieu of the festival, festival partners encourage New Mexico children and their families to make a yearlong commitment to read together every day and to register for the summer reading program at their local library; and

WHEREAS, all New Mexicans are encouraged to take advantage of the wonderful multicultural resources and online databases available at school and public libraries and on the New Mexico State Library's website and to thank their librarians for making information available to all who walk through their doors:

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of the State of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim April 30^th 2020 as:           

“CHILDREN’S DAY/BOOK DAY”

or

“EL DIA DE LOS NINOS/LIBROS”

throughout the state of New Mexico.

Attest:                                                                             
Done at the Executive Office this 23^rd day of March 2020.

                                                                                              Maggie Toulouse Oliver                                                                      Witness my hand and the Great Seal

Secretary of State                                                                                  of the State of New Mexico.                                                     

                                                                                       

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Children's Day/Book Day

First Annual NHCC Children's Bilingual Book Festival

In celebration of Children's Day/Book Day, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham provided a proclamation for the First Annual NHCC Childrens Bilingual Book Festival.  Founder and New Mexico Author, Pat Mora along with many other partners including, NM authors, Arbor Day celebration, youth storytellers and Miss NM Latinas, Native Realities comics, etc.   

Pat Mora "Tweet"

Arte Público Press

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@artepublico Apr 5

In or near Albuquerque later this month? Don't miss @patmora_author and @kcventuracalif/@kcauthor805 at the @NHCCNM's Children's Bilingual Book Festival on Saturday, April 27!

NMLA Mini Conference in Socorro

New Mexico Library Association
Mini-Conference in Socorro, NM on March 22, 2019

Where can you learn about reading with therapy Dogs, how millions of people sharing health data can help us all, and how to hone your basic cataloging skills? At the NMLA Mini-Conference of course! There are workshops and presentations to inform and educate your inner and outer professional.

Presentations by Flo Trujillo, Youth Services Coordinator & David Florez, Teen Coordinator

Children's Day/Book Day a celebration of 23 years of "Dia"
No School Days & Early Release & Summer Learning

26 NM "Dia" Celebrations

"Dia" Children's Day / Book Day

2018 Proclamation from New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez.  

Children's Day/Book Day
"El Dia de Los Ninos/El Dia de Los Libros" also known as "Dia"

Hundreds of libraries and community organizations throughout the country host special programs and events for Día. Over twenty-six events were scheduled throughout New Mexico that registered on the national site.

Visit our Free Program Downloads page to create a poster to spread the news, and free booklists for great reading suggestions. ALSC will share news and information about Día 2018 using the hashtags #diatogether, #STEAMwithDia and #sharebookjoy. Join us! 

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"Dia" Children's Day / Book Day

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2018 Proclamation from New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez.  

Children's Day/Book Day
"El Dia de Los Ninos/El Dia de Los Libros" also known as "Dia"

Meet Author, Pat Mora "The Dia Family" You Tube

New Mexico State Library supports Dia

Register a New Mexico Dia Celebration for 2018
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