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This November 1, celebrate National Author’s Day by curling up with your favorite book, a hot beverage, and spending time drifting into another world. In order to appreciate the writers who help inspire us, it’s important to get a sense of the time, blood, sweat, and tears that go into getting words on the page. Whether it’s fiction, fantasy, or biographies, books play a major role in our lives and we must celebrate their creators! Today, take a moment to appreciate the authors that spent countless hours writing your favorite books.
History:
In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, who was the president of the Illinois Women’s Club, was inspired to create a day that recognized authors. She was a teacher and avid reader. The idea came during WWI when she was in the hospital, where she read “Eben Holden’s Last Day A-Fishing” and sent a letter to the author, Irving Bacheller.
When Bacheller received the letter, he responded by sending a signed copy of another one of his stories. McPherson was so grateful, that she decided that starting a National day for authors, would be the perfect way to show her gratitude. McPherson went on to present the idea to the Generation Federation of Women’s Clubs and in May 1929, the club approved the endorsement to celebrate American Authors on National Author’s Day.
The U.S. Department of Commerce acknowledged National Author’s Day in 1949. Then, in 1968, McPherson’s granddaughter, Sue Cole took over the role of promoting the holiday when her grandmother passed away. To this day, the holiday is celebrated across the country every year.
Who are some of your favorite authors? What books have been your favorite?