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Reading festival in Waldkirch: Frederick-Day inspires small book fans!
Celebrate the 28th Frederick Day in Waldkirch: A literature festival for children from October 13th to 24th, 2025 in the media library.
Reading festival in Waldkirch: Frederick-Day inspires small book fans!
A new reading highlight is imminent in Baden-Württemberg! From the coming Monday, October 13th to Friday, October 24, 2025, the Frederick Day will be celebrated for the 28th time, a colorful literature and reading festival that has something to offer for all age groups. The media library in Waldkirch is part of the party and has come up with a lot to promote the joy of reading and stories. So reported Regional trends.
Frederick Day is named after the little mouse Frederick from the popular picture book by Leo Lionni. This mouse is not like the others; While her friends busily gather food for the winter, Frederick spends the summer dreaming. When winter comes and the days get cooler, he delights his friends with touching stories that warm both hearts and minds. The book “Frederick” is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year and won the Caldecott Honor in 1967, an award for outstanding picture books in the USA given by the American Library Association Wikipedia can be read.
Program highlights in the media library
On Friday, October 17th, the Theater en miniature will bring the story of the dreaming mouse to the stage. The performance is particularly suitable for children aged four and over, and for just four euros admission, little theater fans can immerse themselves in the world of Frederick. In addition, on Thursday, October 16th, author Jörg Isermeyer will read from his book “Badger and Rocket”, an event aimed at kindergarten children and students in grades one to four. The readings take place at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., admission per child is three euros. A little tip: The media library asks for advance registrations for daycare centers and school classes.
The Frederick Day aims to strengthen the awareness of literature and to convey the fun of reading. With a variety of activities, the Waldkirch media library is involved in the fact that children and their families can discover and experience the magic of the stories. Whether at a reading, in the theater or browsing in books - something suitable is offered for everyone.
It's clear that Frederick Day is more than just an event. It is a celebration of books that brings people across generations together and encourages them to fill the pages - with imagination and joy. So, don't hesitate and put the dates in your calendar! Further information is available on the media library website.