The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) created this holiday in 1967, choosing March 28th because it was the birth date of John Comenius in 1592. Known as the #Father of Modern Education,# Comenius is also recognized for creating the first children#s picture book.
Many sources mistakenly place Children's Picture Book Day on April 2nd, but that is Children's Book Day, a celebration of the birthday of renowned fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen.
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