Burien Books

08/29/2024

04/07/2024

A bookshop owner in Southampton, England has asked for help as he moves his library due to high rent and wants to move the books to the new location. The person is surprised by the presence of more than 250 young people, elderly, and special needs people who were also involved. They form a human chain where they take thousands of books and transfer them hand in hand from the old place to the new place at a distance of 500 feet. The job was done in just an hour.

Read more: https://diaryamazing.com

12/10/2022

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/09/author-chelsea-banning-tweets-failed-book-signing-goes-viral/10864622002/

Ohio writer Chelsea Banning's first book signing was mostly empty, despite dozens of RSVPs. An outpouring of support from the internet followed.

12/10/2022

https://apple.news/Ay0BEikCESnu2HTfU7X13vA

Ohio writer Chelsea Banning's first book signing was mostly empty, despite dozens of RSVPs. An outpouring of support from the internet followed.

07/07/2022

04/08/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/books/review/remembrance-of-bookstores-past.html?referringSource=articleShare

New Yorkers still tell stories of browsing at Harlem’s Liberation Bookstore or spending the afternoon at Scribner’s.

05/27/2021

From the Eric Carle Team: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on Sunday, May 23rd at the age of 91.

When asked why he thinks The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained popular for so long, Carle said, “I think it is a book of hope. Children need hope. You, little insignificant caterpillar can grow up into a beautiful butterfly and fly into the world with your talent.”

Thank you, Eric Carle for sharing your great talent with so many generations of young readers.

02/17/2020

Taking bookcases to a new, magical level!

12/11/2019

Hey Burien friends:

The city, following an inspection at the end of November, is opting to close the Annex building located at 4th and 146th rather than pay for necessary repairs. They have asked that all tenants of the building vacate by the end of January. Who does this affect?

Burien Co-Op Preschool - a staple of the community, in operation for 65 years and at its current location for 25. So much of what makes it magical is the physical space in which it occurs.

Transform Burien - one of the only organizations in Burien providing food, clothing, and shelter for its less fortunate citizens. It’s a sad irony that the organization itself will soon be homeless.

The Hi-Liners - musical theater performance opportunity and development for kids and teens in the community. While this group is no stranger to borrowing places, they had come to feel at home in the Annex. (Once a Hi-Liner, always a Hi-Liner.)

Burien Actors Theatre - another thriving arts community in Burien, BAT has served as a vehicle for so many artists to see their vision come to life, and bring heart and expression into the wider community.

Para los Niños - an organization that runs programs for bilingual families that range from providing school readiness and ESL education to helping parents develop the skills and motivation for community involvement. On top of that they have a vibrant support of culturally rich art education. There is also a bilingual Play and Learn that happens twice a week.

Meals on Wheels America - a service offering meals to senior citizens who are housebound, designed specifically around their nutritional needs.

Turning these organizations out without significant effort to help them situate in another appropriate location will be damaging to the entire community. Many are volunteer-run, and this change puts tremendous financial and personnel pressure on these institutions.

All of that to say, please stay involved.

Ask questions.

Demand that these organizations, which give character, beauty, compassion, and joy to our community, be supported!

12/11/2019