May Is a Time to Celebrate Literature

National Book Month
Celebrate National Book Month by participating in a variety of special events at your local public library and bookstores throughout May. If you live in or will be visiting San Francisco, Washington, D.C., or Chicago during May, plan to attend the National Book Foundation's Gold Medal Tour and spend an evening with a winner of this year's National Book Award.

Dickinson Open House
On Saturday, May 12, 2001, Emily Dickinson fans can participate in the Emily Dickinson Poetry Walk and an open house at the Dickinson Homestead in Amherst, Massachusetts. For more information call (413) 542-8161; or write to the homestead at 208 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

To Kill a Mockingbird
The Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory in Federal Way, Washington, will have its annual performance of Harper Lee's popular novel from April 26-May 13. For more information, contact the Conservatory at (253) 661-1444 or by writing to P. O. Box 3141, Federal Way, WA 98063.

During the first weekend in May, Harper Lee's hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, will have its annual performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Monroe County Heritage Museums. The Alabama Writers Symposium will be held in conjunction with this event.. For more information call (334) 575-7433; or write to the museum at P. O. Box 214, Monroeville, AL 36641.

O. Henry Pun Off World Championship
We all know that O. Henry had a way with words, but did you know that he was a collector of puns? Make up a few puns of your own and taken them on down to Austin, Texas, to share with other O. Henry fans. For more information about this year's event call (512) 472-1903; or write to the O. Henry Museum at 409 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78767.

Whether you live in Washington state or Washington, D.C.--Alabama or Texas--take time out during May to celebrate literature and honor your favorite authors!

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