National Authors Day

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National Authors Day Facts

• Several authors have written hundreds of books. These include Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Kathleen Mary Lindsay, Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski, and R. L. Stine.
• The oldest multi-page 'book' ever found was the Etruscan Gold Book. It is estimated to be 2673 years old and has been dated back to 660 BC.
• Authors with the highest salaries include James Patterson, $86 million, JK Rowling, $54 million, Stephen King $27 million, and John Grisham, $21 million.

National Authors Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Write your own novel! Expressing an idea or experience can be fun and fulfilling. Once you're done, or if you’ve already written one, check out How to Publish for tips on publishing your novel.
• Find something new to read. Check out Finding Books to Read for some ways to find new books.
• Spread the joy of reading by donating books you've already read. Also, try to donate to reputable organizations that work to improve child literacy like the Children's Literacy Initiative.

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