Registration Now Open for Children’s Book Week: September 2-30

All registered programs will receive a guest reader visit and a donation of books to enjoy again and again.

Our early bird registration has concluded, but there’s still time to register!

Join DIEEC for Children’s Book Week, one of the nation’s oldest and most beloved literacy initiatives. From November 3rd to 7th, 2025, we invite you to join us in exploring this year’s theme: An Ocean of Stories, which celebrates the vast, collective ocean populated by the stories we read, share, and tell. 

As part of our celebration, DIEEC sends guest readers to early childhood education programs across Delaware. Our guest readers share stories with the children and donate books to the programs they visit.

Join DIEEC in becoming a Children’s Book Week Champion, celebrating children’s books and the joy of reading. #StoryOcean

2024 Children’s Book Week: By the Numbers

Guest readers: 43

Programs visited: 62

Classrooms read to: 169

Books delivered: 290


Guest Readers and Book Donations

DIEEC is excited to have guest readers visiting early childhood education programs across the state this week. They will read a book with the children and donate books to their libraries, a meaningful way to make reading a fun and engaging experience for young readers.

Our 2025 DIEEC book picks are almost here—check back soon to see that list!

Watch DIEEC professional development coordinator, Rebecca Joella, discuss the importance of early literacy.


Discover Helpful Resources

Resources from the Delaware Division of Libraries

The Delaware Division of Libraries published a web page of valuable resources specifically for Children’s Book Week, designed for use in your early childhood education programs. These materials support both educators and families, offering tools to enhance learning and engagement. We encourage you to explore these resources and share them with your families to foster growth and connection beyond the classroom. Visit the page or click on the buttons below to explore each section on their resource page.

CBW Collection Catalog
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Books about Libraries for All Ages

Delaware Early Literacy Alliance quick reference guide

The Delaware Literacy Alliance has provided a quick reference guide to community-based organizations in Delaware that offer early literacy tools and support. Click here or the image below to access the 2-page guide.

Resources and tools to enhance your reading experience all year round

Resources to help programs pick high-quality diverse books

Here are resources that will help ALL programs select high-quality diverse books.

Tips for reading to different age groups

Microlearning Video: “How to Read a Book to Young Children” (disponible en español)

Reading to children from a very early age frequently develops language, reading skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. It also increases their knowledge of the world. Check out this microlearning video created by DIEEC for additional tips!

Leer a los niños desde una edad muy temprana fomenta el desarrollo del lenguaje, las habilidades de lectura, el vocabulario y la comprensión. También aumenta su conocimiento del mundo. ¡Mira este video de microaprendizaje creado por DIEEC para obtener consejos adicionales!

Recursos en español