The King County Library System (KCLS) invites King County residents to celebrate Día, also known as Children’s Day/Book Day (El Día del niño y del libro). Brought to the United States in 1996 by Mexican American author Pat Mora, Día is a nationally recognized initiative that connects children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures through activities at libraries and schools.
The year-round initiative is a daily commitment to advance literacy development for all children that culminates on April 30. KCLS honors Día from April 22 to April 30 with reading lists that highlight diversity and multicultural programming, including family-friendly events with Univision anchors Paula Lamas and Jaime Méndez. Visit kcls.org/dia for a full list of events and activities.
"We are so excited for our annual Día celebration,” stated KCLS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Dominica Myers. “Multicultural literacy is at the heart of KCLS' Día programming. We encourage families from all backgrounds to join us for the festivities.”
