world book day 2013.

today at work, a gentleman came into the dance studio and was handing out free books. at first, i was like sir, i don't want your jesus book but when i saw it was "the alchemist" i took one. and it turns out it was a free book in honor of world book night

!! it really made my day to see this night celebrated in delano!

i read about world book day last year online, it's a program in which reading is promoted by giving people free books. these free books are not just any books but once that are well known and people will actually enjoy reading! as i read last year, i thought to myself what a wonderful program and wished someone would do it in delano. and this year my wish came true! someone at ceasar chavez high school got involved and they handed out free books! amazing right!?!?

and the 2013 book list included some great titles like "fahrenheit 451", "the house on mango street" "my antonia", "the lighting thief" even tina fey's "bossypants"!!! i really wanted the later one but not sure if those were passed out here in delano. so see books people have actually heard of and want to read!

but i really hope people don't just let those books collect dust and actually read them. i almost feel guilty for taking one because i do read and maybe took an opportunity from someone else. but also i am so excited about this program that i do deserve one!

and if you have never heard of "world book night" click the above link and see how to get involve! i am going to help out in some way next year!