Archive: February, 2012
Dear Me: Maya Angelou’s Letter to Her 15-Year-Old Self
February 22, 2012“CBS This Morning” kicked off a new series titled “Note to Self” where notable people read letters they wrote to their younger selves. Maya Angelou was the first person highlighted and her advice is timeless. She stresses the fact that “no one can be more… Read More →
Found: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Original Illustrations
February 16, 2012Courtesy: Garth Williams Courtesy: Garth Williams Courtesy: Garth Williams Flavorwire posted these amazing Charlotte’s Web original illustrations by Garth Williams. — Join our Oscars Book Party here!
Found: Abraham Lincoln’s Tower of Books
February 15, 2012This three-story tower is made up of over 15,000 books about Abraham Lincoln. You can see it at the Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership in Washington, D.C. which will open for daytime visits on February 21st. (via WhatTheCool) Thanks to fan Sylvie Harrison… Read More →
Happy Birthday, Alice Walker!
February 9, 2012The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker The Gospel According to Shug HELPED are those who are content to be themselves; they will never lack mystery in their lives and the joys of self-discovery will be constant. HELPED are those who love the entire… Read More →
Out of Print’s Oscars Book Party
February 8, 2012We were so inspired by all the movies based on books that are up for Academy Awards this year that we wanted to join in the celebration. So we are having our own Oscars book party and we need your help. The rules are simple:… Read More →
Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens!
February 7, 2012We gathered some of the most interesting links about Charles Dickens in honor of his 200th birthday. Enjoy! Google Doodle (pictured above) Charles Dickens characters make up today’s Google Doodle and links to their collection of Google Books. The Morgan Library – Charles Dickens at… Read More →
Library Poem to celebrate National Libraries Day
February 6, 2012National Libraries Day was this past Saturday, February 4th, in the United Kingdom, and Julia Donaldson, Waterstones Children’s Laureate, had written a dedicated poem to celebrate the book event. Library Poem by Julia Donaldson Everyone is welcome to walk through the door. It really doesn’t… Read More →
Weekend Reading (Feb 4-5): On the Road Scroll
February 3, 2012Indianapolis, Indiana will play host to the Super Bowl on Sunday, but it is also the present home to one of the more interesting pieces of American literature. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay purchased the original On the Road manuscript, which Jack Kerouac typed out… Read More →
National Libraries Day – February 4
February 2, 2012Bury Library: Saturday, February 4 at 1:30pm Join successful new authors Emma Jane Unsworth and Jenn Ashworth who will read from their recently published books. Librarian and reader Jane Mathieson will join them in conversation about writing, reading and how public libraries support both activities…. Read More →
