Children’s Book Week Celebration!
55 Haywood St
Asheville, NC 28801
USA
This year marks the 98th anniversary of the weeklong celebration of books for young readers known as Children’s Book Week, May 1-7. The tradition dates back to 1919, and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes — wherever young readers and books connect. Malaprop’s is highlighting the 2017 festivities with two rollicking events. Match literary wits with your fellow children’s lit book lovers at Kid Lit Trivia Night on Friday May 5 from 6-8 pm. On Saturday, May 6, from 1-4 p.m. join us for a middle grade and young adult fan party with local authors as we launch a new program, First Reads for tweens and teens! First Reads offers a free galley copy of an upcoming book to kids in exchange for a 100-word review. Come for the bookish fun and prizes but stick around for cupcakes and the chance to support local literacy.