Mar 06 2008
World Book Day
Today is World Book Day! Much bigger in the UK and Ireland than it is here in the US, the website says, “World Book Day moves into its second decade in the UK and Ireland in 2008. Over this relatively short period World Book Day has become firmly established as the biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading.” 
What could be better? With the ever decreasing number of readers and, at least in my mind, the ever decreasing literacy and intelligence level in this country, we should really get behind this. In fact I am going to do my part. This evening I will take both of my kids to either Barnes And Noble or Books-A-Million and buy them each a book. And then I will somehow make sure they both read those books. I would much rather go to a small local bookseller, but unfortunately those are drying up faster than the Georgia water supply.
So, do yourself and us all a favor and promote World Book Day. Go to the library. Buy a kid a book. Pick up some inexpensive books and donate them to a school, church, or civic group. Or better yet, sit down and read a book to a young child who has yet to find the joy. No that would be a gift worth giving.
I am a member of Bookcrossing.com. I will release some books today!
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Encouragement of reading has to be one of the most important things a parent can do. I know the internet can provide vast amounts of information, almost overwhelming amounts at times, but a book is special. You can take it away with you almost anywhere, and fill any odd moments.
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I wish this would take off in the US. Reading is so important. We always make a book part of the gifts we give to young people in our family.
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@Beeker - I agree with that! Reading give you the ability to find the solutions to all the problems you aren’t otherwise given the keys to. It is the great equalizer.
I just purchased four books for our grandson at the request of his mother. He loves to draw pictures, and so she suggested some art books. I tried to stay age-appropriate with a couple of them, but also included some he and his sister can “grow into”.
I love books, and so I am always happy to share my love of them with people I care about. Happy Book Day!
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@Carol - that is great. I love getting people books as presents. Sometimes hard to know with certain people, but I always give it a shot. Glad to know you are passing that along to your grandkids.
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