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March 25th is Tolkien Reading Day
February 26, 2007
Submitted By Jonathan
March 25th is indeed Tolkien Reading Day (as we noted more specifically for fans in Los Angeles and Toronto, Canada). Here, then, is the official press release from the Tolkien Society... thanks Ian!
March 25th is Tolkien Reading Day
Are you a dad, mum, grandparent, uncle, aunt with an interest in Tolkien? Are you a young person with an interest in Tolkien?
Then Reading Day is designed for YOU
Tolkien Reading Day encourages the use of Tolkien's works in education and library reading groups, as this year's day falls on a Sunday the emphasis is on families reading together.
A chance for grownups and children to read together and share their thoughts about whatever stories by Tolkien they have read and to discover new ones. J.R.R. Tolkien's books appeal to all ages and readers worldwide find pleasure, entertainment and deep significance in his work.
Information packs are available online and in hard copy
For children and adults reading together is fun, and stimulates good conversation, vocabulary development, an interest in history and for some an interest in linguistics. 25th March has significance to Tolkien's readers, as it is the day of the Downfall of Sauron at the conclusion of the 'War of the Ring' in "The Lord of the Rings." There's more to Tolkien than "The Lord of the Rings" though. Families and reading groups can enjoy the story of the dog "Roverandom" and his adventures on the moon or the mock-medieval rebellion of "Farmer Giles of Ham" complete with giants and dragons.
Members of the public (or libraries and schools wishing to hold an event near to rather than on the 25th) can contact the Society for free posters and help with publicising their event.
Ideas for exploring Tolkien's books together are available online and in hard copy
e-mail education AT tolkiensociety DOT org or write to:
The Tolkien Society Education Officer
18 Magnolia Road, Bitterne,
Southampton, SO 19 7LH
Requests for posters or queries regarding this Press Release should be addressed to:
Ian Collier, Publicity Officer
e-mail publicity AT tolkiensociety DOT org
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