Children's week of books is a 10-day event in October with a nationwide theme like heroes or mysteries to promote books in schools, libraries, and bookstores. Storytelling week is 10 days in February where adults read books to children, starting with teachers performing a book and having daily classroom readings. The extra initiatives include free library access for children under 18, daily teacher readings, a special edition for parents on reading importance, and an online story site.

1. Day’s of traditional tales
Reading out loud
[23-2-2016]
[Tonie Brand and Frank Sinay]

2. Children’s week of books
• In oktober 10 days
• Countrywide theme (heroes or
mysteries)
• Book promotion in the schools and
libraries and bookstores.

3. Storytelling
10 days in February promation of
reading books to children by adults.
•Opening with teachers playing out a book
•Every day somebody reads in the classroom (in
this week)
•School championship of best readers

4. EXTRA
• Children until age 18 have free entrance to
libraries
• Teachers reead books to children every
day
• Special edition to parents about the
importance of reading books to children
• Special site (beterlezen) with books to
listen to.