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A nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read! Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. World Book Day is a charity funded by publishers and booksellers in the UK & Ireland. Animated short looks at the enormity of our planet from a child's point of view, The book was not only a bestseller in the 'dark biology' genre, but it changed how the world viewed pandemics, The bubonic plague, or Black Death, killed an estimated quarter of London’s population in just 18 months, 'We can want what we want / Do what we want / COVID-19 is not impressed', Farrow expressed his disappointment on Twitter, saying it was 'wildly unprofessional in multiple obvious directions for Hachette to behave this way. The only national book awards program where the winning titles are selected by children and teens! Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. 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The annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, established in 1919. Our nation’s “Children’s Literature Laureate,” on the road and on a mission to show that reading is a vital part of young people’s lives. ', 'Those judging creative excellence should be blind to questions of race, gender or sexual orientation. All enforcement agencies across the country are invited to actively participate in this campaign and to encourage citizens in their respective community to adopt safe driving practices. Every Child a Reader is a 501(c)(3) charity supported by individual Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Find Your Place at the Library: Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2020 - Maia and Alex Shibutani (a.k.a. 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