HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

Today, we celebrate Hans Christian Andersen's birth anniversary.  Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Little Match Girl", and "The Ugly Duckling".

His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. They have  inspired motion pictures, plays, ballets, and animated films.

Since 1967, on Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, 2 April, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire the love of reading among children and to call attention to children's books.

Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD.

The 2010 international sponsor of ICBD is Spain. The theme is "Un libro te espera, búscalo! A book is waiting for you, find it!" .

Celebrate ICBD with a trip to the library and buy a book you really like!