Can you feel it? There’s a buzz along the beaches on the coasts, a quivering in the clouds out over the plains, and even the trees in the great forests of Alaska are rustling with excitement. Everyone everywhere is counting down to May 12th – the start of Children’s Book Week!
I’m Scholastic editor Rachel Griffiths, and it’s my great pleasure to announce that our very own international bestselling author David Baldacci is a Book Week champion. He’ll join authors including Jeff Kinney, Jon Scieszka, and many more to get the good word out about why books and reading are so important – and so much fun!
As part of the celebration, David Baldacci will be appearing on May 15th at an event hosted by Children’s Book World for this #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book, The Finisher. If you’re in the Philadelphia area, check it out.
David’s event is one of a kaleidoscope of celebrations across the country. In fact, for the first time ever, there will be Children’s Book Week events in every one of the 50 states. No wonder everyone is all keyed up – it’s the biggest Children’s Book Week ever!
If you have Children’s Book Week fever, you can find an event near you. And for more information, visit www.bookweekonline.com.
Happy reading!
