Learn more about our selection process and what it takes to become a published author. Book lovers day and coloring book day in august, and the now famous banned books week in september. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special. While most of the world is busy celebrating or mourning valentines day, here is an international holiday that i think should get a lot more promotion. It was parliament that declared november 5 th as a day of celebration to commemorate their foiling of. Your faithful editors at the nest polled our officemates from the knot, the bump, the blush and the nest to find out what books were on everyones summer reading lists. There are plenty of holidays all year long that celebrate books, authors and readers. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all. Searches for book lovers day started in 2004, but in november instead of august. I found a great article and thought i would share it with you all in honor of such a wonderful holiday. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day. When is book lovers day august free printable 2020 monthly.
Maybe you wish to dive into the unknown with a good mystery, or see magic in a high fantasy setting, or be enthralled in a steamy romance. Book lovers day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book. Book lovers day 2019 is observed on saturday, november 2, 2019. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. With the help of the event, unesco aims to inculcate reading habits among people, especially the youth and highlight the various issues surrounding. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special days by. The number one country in the world for locations booklovers need to flip through is the usa with a staggering 219 literature events and festivals taking place throughout the year.
In order to appreciate the writers who help inspire us, its important to get a sense of the time, blood, sweat and tears that go into getting words on the page. Were really starting to get into celebrating the national calendar days. World book day is an annual event which takes place on april 23rd in most places around the world and on the first thursday in march in the united kingdom. In kensington, maryland, the international day of the book is celebrated with a street festival on the sunday closest to 26 april. A coloring book for book lovers paperback november 4. Of course, i love your basic holidays i listen to christmas carols all year round, and nothing beats thanksgiving day with my whole clan but book lovers day is something i just cant pass up.
Young readers day second tuesday of month november 11. This selection has been chosen with the reader in mind. Book lovers day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book book reading is a great hobby. Book lovers day 2018 is observed on saturday, november 3, 2018. Whether your an avid reader, literacy advocate, or someone looking for an excuse to pull out the cake and balloons, here is a list of literary themed holidays worthy of celebration. This calendar of book holidays will have you partying from january through. November 2nd is book lovers day and on this special day, we discuss the importance of libraries, books, and other bibliographical material as it pertains to cultural heritage and the antiquities. 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. Nov 04, 2016 bookish a coloring book for book lovers. The aim is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible.
The university of guadalajara, through a project created by the environmental sciences museum as part of the universitys cultural center, and with the support of the guadalajara international book fair, has established the jose emilio pacheco city and nature award. Daily guide to worldwide events, holidays, and festivals. Every year, the us celebrates national book lovers day on the 9th of august. A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Keep that celebrational spirit alive with a regular update on special days of the calendar.
November comes from the latin word novem, nine, because this had been the ninth month in the early roman calendar. National banana lovers day august 28 national cherry turnover day august 28 crackers. Not included on this calendar are author and book specific dates. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. November 17 use less stuff day thursday before thanksgiving.
Observances and special days in november the spruce. Gentle music makes a perfect accompaniment to reading. This is the day felt to have started the holocaust. August 9 is national book lovers day, when recognize all the benefits that literature has to offer for all ages. And in 2018, book lovers day august is observed on wednesday, august 9, 2018. As a result of the spread of corona virus, please be sure to check the events official website for notifications of postponements or cancellations. To encourage readers to find their favourite reading place and curl up with a good book to read the day away. Dec 25, 20 if ever there was a holiday for me to celebrate, this is it.
World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. The following short report is based on a question posed in an email discussion list. Jan 26, 2016 international book giving day takes place on february 14th each year valentines day. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read.
Book lovers day has always been observed annually on the first saturday of november and annually on august 9th. The first celebration is august 9 and the second is the first saturday of november. The day shown for national book lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. Book lovers day august has always been observed annually on the first saturday of november and annually on august 9th. When is book lovers day august free printable 2020. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. International book lovers index real russia travel services. Today, join a book club or reread a favorite novel because national book lovers day rocks. Visit our photo gallery, events archives, and aalbcs events check out our detailed list of book event information. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. This monthbymonth literary holiday calendar will ensure you never miss an important date in the world of literature.
List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Aug 09, 2017 today is national book lovers day, so get out your favorite books and start reading. November, 2020, 2021 daily holidays by day and month, special days. And we dont just celebrate the ones that deal with food though those are certainly fun. And in 2017, book lovers day is observed on saturday, november 4, 2017. Today is dedicated to all of you who just love to read. Participating comic book stores give out free comic on free comic book day which is celebrated annually on the first saturday of may. We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lovers day, cheese lovers day, pet lovers day, etc. Online shopping for international womens day from a great selection at books store. World book day in 20202021 when, where, why, how is.
Bookish a coloring book for book lovers hildreth, jessica on. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special days. Book lovers day august free printable 2020 monthly. Special days and observances in november there are more celebrations than just thanksgiving. Book lovers day is widely recognized on global scale yet its origin and creator remain unknown to date. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day. Feb 14, 2017 a book lovers valentine international book giving day. Whether its an old classic or a short story, reading has a profound impact on our lives. Book lovers day august 2017 is observed on wednesday, august 9, 2017 book lovers day august 2018 is observed on wednesday, august 9, 2018 book lovers day august 2019 is observed on wednesday, august 9, 2019. International book giving day is a 100% volunteer initiative aimed at increasing childrens access to and enthusiasm for books.
With our international book lovers index, we set out to discover which countries around the world are best for book lovers to visit. November 2020 official, fun, crazy and bizarre holidays. Here is a link to the original article this information came from national book lovers day 2017. Public libraries have been around since the middle ages. Each year ambassador international works with a variety of talented, passionate authors using their gifts to change lives. This event holiday is also known as international day of the. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all year. If you are reading this post, chances are you will want in.
Our nephew kyle, and niece amanda twins, at the calavaras big trees state park in california in june 2011. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency. The international book lovers day encourages readers all over the world to take the time to sit down and read a great book. This day was established to encourage people to get engaged with literature and to promote not only reading but also publishing. Though it is interesting to underline the fans of reading have their professional day and it is worth to know when is national book lovers day in 2020, a holiday for each publication. 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. In the united kingdom and ireland, world book day is a charity event in march, held annually on the first thursday and coinciding with the release of special editions. This november 1, celebrate national authors day by curling up with your favorite book, a hot beverage, and spending time drifting into another world. Of course, independent book sellers also love books thats why they do what they do. Miami book fair international sunday, november 15, 2020 to sunday, november 22, 2020. It originated as national book lovers day in the united states and has since spread across the world. The origins of book lovers day are unclear, but thats a common occurrence with unofficial holidays. Kyle is holding a huge butterfly that landed on a stick that he was holding. November 17 use less stuff day thursday before thanksgiving november 19 gettysburg address day.
This year 15th annual kensington day of the book festival was cancelled due to covid19 pandemic. Fans of star wars have created star wars day to celebrate the hugely popular film series. See more of international book lovers day on facebook. We offer a free, month long ecourse for anyone wishing. Our algorithms examine all of the references to national days across social media and updates hourly, with our homepage displaying the current. Various artists music for book lovers various amazon. Special days and observances in november the spruce. Book lovers day and coloring book day in august, and the. Although its our eleventh month, the name never got changed. National authors day november 1, 2020 national today. International book lovers day by thornews on august 9, 2014 2.
Oct 31, 2012 15 offbeat holidays you can celebrate in november. Find out the date, when is book lovers day 2017 and how many days until book lovers day 2017 with a countdown clock. National book lovers day is actually celebrated twice each year. Find here your guide to all of the book holidays your heart can desire, allowing you the opportunity to celebrate fully and appropriately all year long. Book lovers day national and international days 2020. Oct 15, 2017 book lovers day has always been observed annually on the first saturday of november and annually on august 9th. Huge list of national holidays for marketing in a small business.
Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. Book lovers day 2017 is observed on saturday, november 4, 2017. Does anyone know of the existence of a national book day or anything of the sort. Book lovers day encourages you to kick back and relax with a good book. 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. Other fun holidays around april 27 2 may free comic book day. In researching this day, we found endless references to lovers day. August 9, 2020 book lovers day is an unofficial holiday dedicated to reading that is celebrated on august 9 each year. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. Celebrate book lovers day august 9 nonstop celebrations.
Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. International beer day on the first friday of august celebrates everyones favorite beverage beer. A book lovers valentineinternational book giving day. Aug 29, 2018 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. If you are reading this post, chances are you will want in on this holiday. When is book lovers day 2017 national and international. Mark your calendars for a full twelve months of cat holidays and special observances, all starring our favorite furry family members. Thanks to johannes gutenbergs 15thcentury printing press, anyone, not just royalty, monks or landed gentry, could read and own books. Many of the tracks began life with a literary theme or programme, taken from old legends, from shakespeare s tales or from famous books. In order to truly appreciate book lovers day, one must only find a story and read it.
Find out the date, when is book lovers day august 2018 and how many days until book lovers day august 2018 with a countdown clock. That is why it is very important to attract people attention to the published editions. To add to the uncertainty, some people apparently celebrate book lovers day on the first saturday in november. From shaded spots under favorite trees to being tucked away in your warm bed or your. This image i designed last year for book lovers day created a lot of fun conversation on the build book buzz facebook page. November 5 book lovers day first saturday november 5 international games day first saturday. Learn how to celebrate book lovers day on august 9th. Many countries have designated specific days as celebrations, commemorations, or acknowledgments of certain types of foods and dishes. Incredible kid day march 19, 2020 third thursday in march international day of the unborn child march 25.
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