Really, we think every day should be a day to honor books come on, theyre books but well settle. Everything you need to celebrate national book lovers day by. Library lovers month february, 2020 days of the year. Aug 08, 2019 a bizarre calendar coincidence has placed this years national book lovers day squarely on the 50 th anniversary of one of americas most infamous crimes. Jan 08, 2018 you have probably heard of national book lovers day before, but to be honest, there arent many literary holidays in august, and this one is truly one of my favorites. I cannot imagine a better way to celebrate national book lovers day than to host a giveaway of some of my favorite romance books out there. Reading a book can stimulate your mind, reduce stress, and help you acquire knowledge. Call up some friends and have them over to discuss a mutual favorite. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick. School library month is the american association of school librarians celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
Announcing the national book festival presents series for winter and spring february 3, 2020 by anne holmes good news. The mission of the national book foundation is to celebrate the best literature in america, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in american culture. Celebrate national book lovers day with the best investing. To show your appreciation for national library lovers month, why not visit your local library or check out a library book online. National book lovers day activities visit your local library public libraries have been around since the middle ages. Participate in a book exchange what better way to celebrate national book. Below are a few other book days, weeks, and months taken from my celebrate today database. Welcome to my stop on the romance awareness month hosted by proper romance.
The following short report is based on a question posed in an email discussion list. No wait, my mistake, i forgot that its library lovers month and it seems to have. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage. National sudden infant death syndrome awareness month. The third full week in january is national book week. Book lovers day aka national book lovers day in the us is celebrated on august 9 every year. World book days by country january is national book month third full week in january is national book week last. Reading books is easier on eyes than reading on electronic devices. Click the image above or this link to visit the rnib talking books library. This holiday was created to promote literacy and a love of reading at an early age. You can also buy a national book token gift card from our range of standard designs which include bestselling brands and book characters. Sep 07, 2018 if you were asked to name one of the most important books in the world, your first choice isnt likely to be codex sinaiticus. You can personalise your gift card with your own photos and wording and buy online. I hope to do more of these book hauls in the future.
National reading group month is an initiative of the womens national book association wnba. Apr 14, 2017 this post is sponsored by the card catalog, c ompiled by library of congress, with a foreword by carla hayden the library of congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and the history of our most beloved books. National library lovers month february national day. The national education association kicks off the year long read across america.
Book lovers day seeks to encourage reading on the traditional printed medium, the book. Libraries provide books, daily newspapers, periodicals, and many online web services to. Aug 29, 2018 one of the ways you can easily up your nerd cred is to be able to celebrate every bookthemed holiday throughout the year. Thanks to johannes gutenbergs 15thcentury printing press, anyone, not just royalty, monks or landed gentry, could read and own books. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all. Know of a celebration or event that is not on the list. Express your love for libraries this february by visiting a branch, checking out. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all year.
Women\s national book association wnbacharlotte chapter. Luckily, weve been collecting amazing book lists put. National sudden cardiac arrest awareness month october. Valentines day isnt the only reason why love is in the february air its also national library lovers month. Once sponsored by the national book federation, it is now a nationally celebrated holiday encouraging book lovers and avid readers to celebrate how they see fit. Celebrate national library week april 1925, 2020 maia and alex shibutani a. We use affiliate links and i want to thank you in advance for using them. National book tokens are the only gift cards accepted in all major bookselling chains and independents across the uk and ireland. National book lovers day is august 9 th and it is an exciting event. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. Jan 26, 2016 originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and libraries with the very best in glbt literature. See more ideas about book worms, library quotes and book lovers. You have probably heard of national book lovers day before, but to be.
Ayers illustration by mica gadhia thank you for reflecting my lifes joys to the world. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our. Does anyone know of the existence of a national book day or anything of the sort. Make as many literary references as possible national book lovers day is a day of great expectations. Book clubs arent just about the wine and cheese though we love those too, theyre about coming together and joining in stimulating conversation about your favorite reads. The responses to this question on book lovers day in 2018 were fascinating and gave us more books to add to our to be read lists. Many of us remain fascinated with the manson family murders the first of which took place in the earlymorning hours of august 9, 1969. Listed below are events and celebrations to help with your program planning. Bookshelf backdrops provide rare backstage pass for. We can only assume whoever created this celebration had an amazing collection. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day. School library month american association of school.
While there is no official founder nor is national book lovers day an official national holiday it is still an awesome event. The theme for national library week 2020, find your place at the library, was chosen some time ago, before any of us could imagine the emergence of a global pandemic that would force most libraries to temporarily close their physical spaces. An entire month dedicated to the pleasure of reading and enjoyment of books. In 1996, april was officially crowned national poetry month, but if you. February is national library lovers month government. Founded in 1917, wnba promotes literacy, a love of reading, and womens roles in the community of the book.
For news and updates, follow the festival blog and subscribe to latest updates. So for national book lovers day, we here at entertainthis. These are the approximate dates as they can change every year. This month by month literary holiday calendar will ensure you never miss an important date in the world of literature. Its national book lovers day celebrate with these 5 audiobooks.
After a brief holiday hiatus, our national book festival presents series is back and chock full of enticing literary events for winter and spring. We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate. National book tokens about us, gift cards for books, gift vouchers for book lovers. Reading as a child, enjoying the short stories, the long books and the ability to lose yourself in a story so powerful that at the end your asking yourself where to get. The 19th annual library of congress national book festival will be held saturday, aug. The entire month of february is dedicated to celebrating libraries, librarians, book lovers and lovers of libraries. The 20 best book subscription boxes for every reader cratejoy. National book lovers day august 9 national day calendar. February is national library lovers month government book talk.
National book tokens about us, gift cards for books, gift. October monthly observations national day calendar. Of course, it can be tough to do just that when you dont know when things like book lovers day or coloring book day might fall. Library lovers month aims to celebrate these magical places, big and small. Looking for a warm and friendly place to come in from the cold that many of us are experiencing this winter. We want to keep you informed about everything libraries have to offer, as well as develop new ways to involve you in their continued health and vitality. National book tokens gift cards gift cards for book lovers. To show your appreciation for national library lover s month, why not visit your local library or check out a library book online.
Every april school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. National book lovers day on august 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration. National book tokens offer a comprehensive range of gift cards that are the perfect present for book lovers of all ages. For national poetry month 2020, we present the poetry and prose from our members. National book lovers day is about those who love reading and the things that make reading so fun for them.
Activities to celebrate library lovers month newstimes. State of americas libraries report released, including top ten frequently challenged books of 2019. Everything you need to celebrate national book lovers day the. Aug 07, 2018 14 investing books for national book lovers day.
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