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Illustrator Carol Schwartz at the South Milwaukee, WI, Public Library's 2011 Children's Book Week celebration.
One of the winners of the Delta Township District Library's 2011 CBW Bookmark Contest!
Local Celebrations of Children's Book Week (May 7-13, 2012)
Check out a sampling of ways that friends of Children’s Book Week are celebrating around the globe and here at home! What are you doing to celebrate? Send us information about your group’s plans, including pictures and links!
View images of some of the fabulous literacy celebrations held during Children's Book Week 2011 on the CBC's Facebook page.
Events Open to the Public
Hagerstown, MD - Washington County Free Library
2012 Easy Picture Book Writing Contest
In celebration of Children's Book Week, Washington County Free Library invites local residents to write and illustrate a children's picture book.
The 2012 Easy Picture Book Writing Contest is open to all writers from second grade to adult. Entrants must be residents of Washington County or have a valid Washington County Free Library card. Details here.
Online Celebrations
Mymcbooks blog
MyMcBooks blog
2nd Annual Children’s Book Week Spotlight on Mymcbooks Blog, Hosted by Mymcbooks and You!
Children’s Book Week May 2 – 8, 2011
Over 200 book blogs will each host a book giveaway in celebration of Children's Book Week, 2012!
