February 14th is International Book Giving Day. The aim? To get books into the hands of as many children as possible, all around the world.
I will be giving away copies of my new book, ‘Flying Lemurs’ to local libraries and schools and via a competition on twitter and facebook. If you want the chance to win a signed copy, make sure you take a look at my pages by Monday 13th February to find out how to enter the prize draw!
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Below is a little more information about International Book Giving Day. For more, check out their website: bookgivingday.com
Internation Book Giving Day takes place on 14th February each year. The aim? To get books into the hands of as many children as possible. International Book Giving Day is a 100% volunteer initiative aimed at increasing children’s access to and enthusiasm for books.
- Most children in developing countries do not own books.
- In the United Kingdom, one-third of children do not own books.
- In the United States, two-thirds of children living in poverty do not own books.
International Book Giving Day’s focus is on encouraging people worldwide to give a book to a child on February 14th. We invite individuals to
1) gift a book to a friend or family member,
2) leave a book in a waiting room for children to read
3) donate a gently used book to a local library, hospital or shelter or to an organization that distributes used books to children in need internationally.
Who will you be giving a book to on 14th February?