Do You Do Dia?

According to the ALA Dia website:

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to:Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.

• Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
• Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.
• Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.

In a recent blog post, ALSC shared: "the 2024 ALA Día Program Registry form is now open. ALSC invites libraries, schools, and community organizations to register their upcoming programs. The national registry provides a searchable database showcasing all types of programs that highlight El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) and Diversity In Action. In addition, the Día Program Registry provides a space where planners can share diversity programming ideas and best practices with colleagues around the country."

You can read more about Dia celebrations grant (with a deadline of January 31 for submission) and opportunities, in this ALSC blog post [Celebrating 2024 Dia. Schulte Cooper, Laura. ALSC blog. January 17, 2024.]