Countries and Cultures African Americans are at the heart of the
greatest achievements of our history, from music to law, from
politics to sports, from literature to religion. The year 2012
is The Year of the Dragon in China and the Chinese New Year
begins on January 23rd. Dragons symbolize such character traits
as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own
rules, and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re
driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. So,
if you were born in any years designated as "Year of the
Dragon," you may exhibit these characteristics. To check and see
which sign dominates the year you were born, see the China Today
website. For more on Chinese horoscopes that you can check out
in our library, see: The handbook of Chinese horoscopes by
Theodora Lau Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's
birthday, April 2, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is
celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to
children's books.