The books shown on our homepage are a selection of works by the 19th-century Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. His birthday today is the inspiration for International Children’s Book Day. Since 1967, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has used the occasion of Andersen’s birthday to encourage readers young and old to make time for reading. Hans Christian Andersen made time for writing: By some estimates, he crafted more than 3,000 fairy tales—some based on stories he was told as a child. He also wrote poetry, novels, and even travel books. What childhood favorite inspired your love of literature?
Books for children of all ages
Today in History
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Land of the midnight sun
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Why you should thank a nurse today
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Bearded reedlings in Flevoland
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It s tree-climbing season
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National Panda Day
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Feeling chic on Fashion Week
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The dry days of winter in Etosha
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Dog days of summer
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Fat Bear Week
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A hero for the 21st century
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Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach
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In Sicily, history is everywhere
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Kawachi Fuji Garden
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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Have a ‘beary’ good Earth Day
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Let the harvest begin
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Summer winds down in the Hamptons
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Honoring those who served
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Atop the roof of Africa
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The Hermitage of Santa Justa
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A stroll above the stratosphere
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Art Basel Miami Beach
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Its Halfway Day!
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Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day
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Happy Independence Day!
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Happy Pi Day!
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Northern coast of Colombia
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King of the dinosaurs
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‘Hello’ from zero degrees longitude
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Let’s go mothing