Founded in 1967 by the International Board on Books for Young People, International Children’s Book Day is an occasion to bring the magical world of literature to children around the globe. The holiday is held on april 2, Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday.
IBBY is has 60 National Sections in its organization. Each year one section is given the opportunity to be the international sponsor of International Children’s Book Day, deciding on a theme and using a writer and illustrator from a host country to create a message for the celebration. The 2008 theme chosen by the Thai Section of IBBY is

Books Enlighten; Knowledge Delights

Poster designer and writer of the message is Chakrabhand Posayyakrit, a Thai illustrator and author, who said “I found inspiration for this painting from Thailand’s long recorded traditions, through the telling of stories to children to their learning by reading inscriptions on palm leaves placed on small folding tables exclusively designed for the purpose of reading.”