For Locations 2023

Resources and Information to Make Your Celebrations a Success

We welcome all schools, libraries, bookstores, and other locations working with young people, to join in the fun during Children’s Book Week (May 1-7 and Nov. 6-12).

Over the past four years, we have greatly expanded participation to include kids and families celebrating at home, virtual events, and more. The ways that communities have developed to connect has inspired and astounded us. With that in mind, we continue to encourage anyone to sign-up to participate in whatever way they can.

Free Resources for 2023

Official Poster, by Rilla Alexander, with activities in English and Spanish.
Exclusive bookmarks with activities by children’s book superstars Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo, Lian Cho, K. O’Neill, JeyOdin, and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu.
Drawing along instructions. No printer is needed for these fun drawing lessons by amazing book creators.
Find Your Spark Challenge. Kids of all ages can participate on their own, with adults, or in groups to explore their spark.
Educator Kit (coming fall 2023).

Virtual Events and Connecting with Community

Need some inspiration? Check out these ideas for virtual and in-person community engagement events.

Join our community via social media

Participate in the Find Your Spark Challenge and share your Sparks with us using #ReadBooksSparkChange in your post and tag The Children’s Book Council. Promote your virtual and in-person events with your network and share with us to help amplify through our channels.

More Resources & FAQs

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