Reading Is Magic!
Extra! Extra! Books Alive!
A short post between this past Friday & next, because National Book Week is now, November 25-29. First established in 1919, National Book Week celebrates books, reading, and literacy — for both children and adults. Here’s a timeline:
1919: National Book Week was first established by the American Booksellers Association and American Library Association to promote books and literacy.
1930s: Expanding the celebration, the event branched out to schools, libraries, and other communities throughout the United States, reaching a wide audience.
1960s: Encouraging creativity, various competitions and programs were initiated to encourage creative writing and illustration for children and young adults.
1980s: Celebrity endorsements further increased visibility, popularity, and impact, as famous authors and celebrities started supporting National Book Week.
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The theme for Children’s Book Week in 1980 was BOOKS ALIVE! Wendy Watson & I, along with several other author/artist teams, were asked to design a special book mark for the occasion. This is what we created:
For that same year, Trina Schart Hyman created this celebratory poster
Find out more here: National Book Week and meanwhile, SEE YOU FRIDAY!
As a children's librarian I used to love celebrating Book Week. I still have that bookmark you two made, somewhere!
Thanks Clyde. Books are the best escape from these crazy times. Happy Thanksgiving. Hello to everyone in your family!