Happy What’s On Your Work Desk Wednesday, dear friends! Did you miss me last week? I wanted to join you, but I was busy preparing for and participating in an event called World Book Night. All across the country, volunteers shared their love of reading by handing out free books to light and non-readers in their communities.
Each volunteer received 20 books of their choosing to distribute – and a total of half a million books were distributed in the United States alone!
This was the first year I participated in the event, and I snapped a few photos of my desk last week so you could participate vicariously with me!
I picked up my box of books from a local bookstore a week before the event, and Magellan eagerly awaited his opportunity to inspect each and every book inside the box to make sure it met with his approval.
He also watched me pack for the event, although he wasn’t much of a help – he decided to plop right in the middle of my desk and look adorable, hoping that would convince me to stay and play with him instead!
I distributed my books in a local park, sharing the event and books with those who expressed an interest in receiving one. I met some wonderful people in the process and hope I have the opportunity to participate again in the future!
For more information about this event, visit the World Book Night website – and, be sure to download your FREE World Book Night E-Book!
Have a wonderful week!
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What a great idea to encourage folks to read more! Love it! Have a lovely week, Chris # 15
World book night is a great concept… glad you had fun. Helen 9
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Well, that sounded like fun. What a wonderful thing to do. Especially opening up a whole new world for non-readers.
What an awesome thing to do! 🙂 I’m a total bookworm!
What a fantastic way to get people to read, I am an avid reader until now I didn’t know this sort of thing existed. I have downloaded the book to check it out too.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy WOYWW
Eliza & Yoda 47
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Hope you enjoy the book Eliza!
If any of you are interested in joining next year’s event, DO sign up for the mailing list –
I waited a year to participate in the event and it is well worth it!
I believe there are events in the US, the UK and Ireland.
Such an awesome way to share one’s love of reading and promote literacy! 🙂
What a great idea for encouraging a love of reading! I am sure you enjoyed taking part in such a fantastic venture.
As for Magellan, kitties do love to “help” in their own way, don’t they! And they just love to creep into the photos too. He is adorable.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #28
What a neat event, I’ve never heard of World Book Night!
:)trisha #84
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Oh, how I LOVE the idea of World Book Night. Thanks for sharing that great and informational post! And we always love to see our crafty cats! Magellan – what a great cat name!! Happy WOYWW.
SSG, #66
Wonderful idea. Magellan has grown since I last visited. Hugs and Happy WOYWW! Nan G #83
What a powerful way to share a love of reading! I wish we had something like that over here.
Happy WOYWW!
Tertia #40
I didn’t participate this year but its great to see how many were out there spreading the book love!
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Well done. I’m looking forward to finding out more about this! Thanks for sharing it at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina
Twitter: truebookaddict
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I’m two weeks behind! Sorry!
I haven’t done World Book Night yet. Maybe next year I will. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience. 🙂
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I hope you have a chance to participate in this at some point Michelle. I think you would find it richly rewarding!
If you have a chance, download the free e-book – I think the offer is still good this week!