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On Friday, June 25th, the Aurora Hills Branch Library will observe George Orwell's 107th birthday!
Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was an author and journalist famous for his witty and sometimes scathing social commentary. His novel Animal Farm, with its themes exploring totalitarianism and the universal fight for justice and equality, resonated with Post WWII readers worldwide and skyrocketed him to literary stardom, and remains a must read for students everywhere. Help us to celebrate by making "Animal Farm" your must read this summer!
(Orwell birthday trivia question - what was the author's real name? Answer to be posted on Friday)
- Happy 145th Birthday Beatrix Potter!
On Thursday, July 28, the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the 145th birthday of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter grew up in rural England and Scotland. As an adult she ran a large farm and became a prize-winning breeder of...
- Happy 84th Birthday Peggy Parish!
On Thursday, July 14 the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the 84th birthday of children's author Peggy Parish! Everyone knows and loves the Amelia Bedelia stories, but did you know that she also published another series? The Liza, Bill, and...
- Happy 64th Birthday Marc Brown!
On November 25th the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the birthday of Marc Brown, author of the universally beloved children's book and television character Arthur and his pals Francine, Buster, The Brain, Muffy, and Binky. Celebrate with us...
- Happy 113th Birthday Marjorie Flack!
On Friday, October 22 the Aurora Hills Branch Library will celebrate the 113th birthday of beloved children's author Marjorie Flack. Her classic titles include Ask Mr. Bear, The Story about Ping and the Caldecott Honor winning The Boats on...
- "phantom Tollbooth" Author's 81st Birthday
Happy Birthday to Norton Juster! On Wednesday, June 2, the Aurora Hills Branch Library will mark the 81st birthday of architect, teacher, and author Norton Juster. Celebrate with us by reading his debut title, The Phantom Tollbooth, first published...
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Happy 107th Birthday George Orwell!
On Friday, June 25th, the Aurora Hills Branch Library will observe George Orwell's 107th birthday!
Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was an author and journalist famous for his witty and sometimes scathing social commentary. His novel Animal Farm, with its themes exploring totalitarianism and the universal fight for justice and equality, resonated with Post WWII readers worldwide and skyrocketed him to literary stardom, and remains a must read for students everywhere. Help us to celebrate by making "Animal Farm" your must read this summer!
(Orwell birthday trivia question - what was the author's real name? Answer to be posted on Friday)
- Happy 145th Birthday Beatrix Potter!
On Thursday, July 28, the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the 145th birthday of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter grew up in rural England and Scotland. As an adult she ran a large farm and became a prize-winning breeder of...
- Happy 84th Birthday Peggy Parish!
On Thursday, July 14 the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the 84th birthday of children's author Peggy Parish! Everyone knows and loves the Amelia Bedelia stories, but did you know that she also published another series? The Liza, Bill, and...
- Happy 64th Birthday Marc Brown!
On November 25th the Aurora Hills Librarians will celebrate the birthday of Marc Brown, author of the universally beloved children's book and television character Arthur and his pals Francine, Buster, The Brain, Muffy, and Binky. Celebrate with us...
- Happy 113th Birthday Marjorie Flack!
On Friday, October 22 the Aurora Hills Branch Library will celebrate the 113th birthday of beloved children's author Marjorie Flack. Her classic titles include Ask Mr. Bear, The Story about Ping and the Caldecott Honor winning The Boats on...
- "phantom Tollbooth" Author's 81st Birthday
Happy Birthday to Norton Juster! On Wednesday, June 2, the Aurora Hills Branch Library will mark the 81st birthday of architect, teacher, and author Norton Juster. Celebrate with us by reading his debut title, The Phantom Tollbooth, first published...