Nationale Voorleesdagen
Fenix in Focus
During the Nationale Voorleesdagen (21 January to 1 February), the focus is on reading aloud to young children (ages 0 to 6). Reading aloud helps children discover new words, understand stories more deeply, and develop empathy.
At Fenix, we celebrate this with read-aloud sessions on Plein and, in the exhibition, offer a historical perspective on migration in children’s books from the twentieth century.
Fenix takes part in the Nationale Voorleesontbijt during the Nationale Voorleesdagen. Join us for breakfast on Plein while Henna Goudzand Nahar reads aloud from 'Stem van de Bever'. Stichting Mano provides a breakfast buffet, which includes coffee and tea. The storytime breakfast is for children aged 4 and under, and their parent(s) or caregiver(s).
During the Nationale Voorleesdagen (21 January to 1 February), everything centres on reading aloud to young children. Reading aloud helps children discover new words, understand stories better, and empathise with others. At Fenix, we mark this with read-aloud sessions on Plein, and in the exhibition, we offer a historical perspective on the theme of migration in twentieth-century children’s books.
Children's books in the exhibition
This month, Fenix focuses on the Nationale Voorleesdagen. In the exhibition All Directions, you can see a selection of international (picture)books, ranging from Ludwig: De Kleine Landverhuizer from 1834 to Prinses Arabella from 2020. These books take you on a journey through time and show how stories about migration have been told to children over the years.
Visit All Directions.
