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Ko Maa KO Elango & some of his Books

International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to children's books author, Ko Maa KO Elango, about writing for children.


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International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to children's books author, Ko Maa KO Elango, about writing for children.


 

 

 


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