World Book Night U.S. Project Ends

Cover from World Book Night Facebook page

I first heard of World Book Night after the first event had ended. Thinking it was a brilliant idea, I pledged to be one of the 'givers' for the next year; but then I got busy and didn't get involved. Now it's too late.

Recently, after the third seemingly successful year, the announcement came out that the project had ended. You can read about it in the Los Angeles Times article date July 2, 2014.

World Book Night April 23, 2013

World Book Night

I just discovered World Book Night when several friends posted a link on Face Book. Unfortunately I am too late to be selected to distribute books this year, but I have signed up for the newsletter and will look forward to 2014!

"Each year, 30 books are chosen by an independent panel of librarians and booksellers. The authors of the books waive their royalties and the publishers agree to pay the costs of producing the specially-printed World Book Night U.S. editions. Bookstores and libraries sign up to be community host locations for the volunteer book givers." You can read more by visiting their website HERE. 

Isn't this a fabulous idea?