For all of you Star Wars fans out there: The Force will be with more than 1,200 bookstores and libraries across the U.S. on Saturday, October 6, when they will host events in commemoration of the first-ever Star Wars Reads Day.
An initiative of Lucasfilm and its publishing partners, the event marks the first time that the franchise’s publishers have banded together for such a broad-reaching venture. Participating publishers include Abrams, Chronicle Books, Dark Horse Comics, Del Rey, DK, Klutz, Random House Audio, Scholastic, Titan Magazines, and Workman.
An initiative of Lucasfilm and its publishing partners, the event marks the first time that the franchise’s publishers have banded together for such a broad-reaching venture. Participating publishers include Abrams, Chronicle Books, Dark Horse Comics, Del Rey, DK, Klutz, Random House Audio, Scholastic, Titan Magazines, and Workman.
Star Wars Reads Day events will feature a range of activities, including raffles, giveaways, trivia contests, and book signings. Select celebrations will include appearances by authors and artists who have created Star Wars books for either the children’s or the adult market – or both.
In order to extend the reach of the celebration, NBC’s Today Show Charitable Foundation has signed on as the official charitable partner. Each participating publisher has donated Star Wars titles from its list, and the foundation, which provides gifts to underserved children and teenagers nationwide, will distribute the books to its affiliate organizations.
So jump into your all-non terrain vehicle and get on over to your favorite bookstore or library for a forceful celebration!
So jump into your all-non terrain vehicle and get on over to your favorite bookstore or library for a forceful celebration!
Many may not know this but I'm a Star Wars Junkie. I started out in sci fi watching Star Trek with my dad many years ago. And of course when the Star Wars came out we closed the lab so the whole group could go out far, far away and see it! The Star Wars saga has become my number 1 Classic movies to watch. And I have read and kept in my library every single one of the Star Wars books. They have opened up a new world of imagination for us. I could probably write one the characters are so real to me. ;)
ReplyDeleteLynda, You never stop amazing me! I had no idea of your love of Star Wars! It did change everything about kids' love of space and space travel. (And, oh, so many adults, too...)
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BTW, my little granddaughter is named Leah--for you know who!!
Going to see the first Star Wars movie (and each one after that), was an amazing theater experience -- everyone cheering to save the Federation. As a teacher I saw kids reading the Star Wars books and very glad to see that continue. Also loved the Star Wars references in the Toy Story movies! May the Force be with you all. . .
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penelope! I saw the very same thing as a teacher, and it was wonderful to see boys reading!
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We took baby Ella to the library yesterday. Portage didn't have the Star Wars Event, but she found the books delicious.
ReplyDeleteShe's going early, and that's great! Glad she found it all delicious!!
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