2026-3-17 The ILCL will hold an event entitled Polish Children’s Books: Illustrator Piotr Socha and the Picture Book of Bees on Sunday, April 19, 2026

In Japan, April 23 is Children’s Reading Day! And every year on this date, the International Library of Children's Literature holds an event in celebration of children's books.

This year, in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute in Tokyo, we have invited Polish illustrator Piotr Socha to talk about his book PSZCZOŁY, or The Book of Bees. Translator Adachi Kazuko will also talk about Polish children’s books.
Please see the following page for details on how to attend.

Polish Children’s Books: Illustrator Piotr Socha and the Picture Book of Bees (in Japanese)