14 February is also International Book Giving Day
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
February 14, 2016 11:57am CST
I just got to know about this, and thought it'd be nice to share this with you.
International Book Giving Day takes place on 14th February every year, and its aim is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible. It's about sharing the love of books.
There are a few ways we can celebrate this day:
1) Give a book to a friend or relative
2) Leave a book for the children to pick it up and read
3) Donate a book
It's already 15 February here, so I'll have to remember this and make some plans next year.
I actually got this information from Hay House's newsletter. To celebrate this book giving day, Hay House is offering a free ebook. We can pick one of the 6 top selling books from the list. I have just downloaded the ebook "21 Days to Master Success and Inner Peace" by Dr Wayne Dyer, as I am always learning to seek for inner peace and I like Dr Wayne as well.
If you are interested in this offer, hurry up as it's only for today.
FREE eBOOK from Hay House: International Book Giving Day.
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6 responses
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
20 Feb 16
@salonga Yes, I have always read or heard others asking how to encourage kids to read. I think by us reading to them or with them, the children will just pick up the habit. My children still do not actually read yet, but they always just hold the books, flip through and read. I am always amazed by my son that he could recognize some words from the books, even though I haven't officially teach him yet.
I enjoy seeing my children "reading" the books or flipping through the books together too, it's really a harmonious and peaceful moment. 
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
19 Feb 16
@JudyEv In my parents' house, we have a very big book shelf in the living room, and some smaller ones in our own bedrooms. So I thought it's very common to have books at home when I was young. Until some of my friends visited my house and was amazed of the amount of books we have at home, then only I found out there are many people do not have many books at home and some people just don't like to read. Reading seems to be not a popular habit in my country, and now with the invention of Internet, it might become worse.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Feb 16
I like this day of giving books. I love books and one more reason to give them is nice to know about. Thanks.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Feb 16
@kaka135 ...It could definitely be that.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
14 Feb 16
I did not know that, very cool! Also it's Valentine's Day too!
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@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
14 Feb 16
It is great that there are some people who are willing to donate books to others.
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