Make a Book Day
May 8, Thursday
History of the holiday
The idea for Make a Book Day originated as part of National Family Reading Week, which began in 1995 to encourage shared reading within families. The holiday emphasizes the importance of the book-making process, from idea to realization, and promotes the development of participants' creative abilities.
How to celebrate Make a Book Day
- Create your own book: write a story, draw illustrations, and assemble them into a small publication.
- Organize a book-making workshop for children and adults.
- Visit local bookstores or libraries to support the literary community.
- Host a family reading session of your own works, encouraging the sharing of stories and ideas.
Interesting facts about books
- Over 130 million books have been published worldwide.
- The best-selling book is the Bible.
- The most expensive book is Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, sold for $30.8 million.
- Reading helps children learn between 4,000 and 12,000 new words each year.
Make a Book Day is a great opportunity to unlock your creative potential and share your stories with others. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the world of literature!