December 15, 2011 / Leslie

World Book Night USA is Looking for “Book Givers”

Have you heard about World Book Night?

World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. To be held in the U.S. and the U.K. on April 23, 2012, tens of thousands of people will go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out World Book Night free paperbacks.

The intent of World Book Night is to get 50,000 people to distribute one million books in their communities on the evening of Monday, April 23, 2012. Each volunteer will hand out 20 copies of a book they love to people they believe are not frequent readers. These can be people they know, or even to strangers, perhaps at a train station, coffee shop, hospital, etc. The possibilities are endless.

30 books were chosen for the giveaway and yesterday the titles were announced. It is an impressive group of books! It will be difficult to choose just one title.

How To Get Involved

World Book Night USA is now taking applications for Book Givers. The list of terms and conditions of being a giver are here.

Most importantly you must be:
• Aged 16 or over and a resident of the United States
• Able to pick up 20 copies of your book from your local bookshop or library
• Committed to giving your books away on World Book Night to non or light readers

Are you thinking of signing up?

Givers will be chosen based on where, to whom and why you want to give books away. I think it’s a great idea and I already have several places in mind where I’d like to pass out books. If I’m chosen!