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Children'€™s Book WeekWeekMay 4 to 10

Monday, May 4, 2026

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In 1919, Children's Book Week. Children's Book Week was founded by Franklin K. Matthiews, the librarian of Boy Scouts of America. The goal was to promote higher standards in children's books and inspire the love of reading from a young age

History

Inception of Children's Book Week. Children's Book Week was founded by Franklin K. Matthiews, the librarian of Boy Scouts of America. The goal was to promote higher standards in children's books and inspire the love of reading from a young age

How It's Celebrated

Children'€™s Book WeekWeekMay 4 to 10 is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Tue
04 May
2022 Wed
04 May
2023 Thu
04 May
2024 Sat
04 May
2025 Sun
04 May
2026 Mon
5/4
2027 Tue
04 May
2028 Thu
04 May
2029 Fri
04 May

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