Origin of National Author's Day & Our YA Book Suggestion

By now a good portion of us are aware that today, November 1, is National Author's Day. Did you realize that this annual recognition has been in play since 1928? For almost a century, Americans have enjoyed the occasion as a time to consider their favorite, most admired authors, and to somehow show their love.

The reasoning behind the day was born of the generosity of one author in particular, who went an extra mile for one of his readers. Thereafter, beginning with one woman, executed and continued by others, the popularity of National Author's Day grew to a degree that grabbed enough attention to claim official recognition and is today a widely supported event.

Our National Author Day YA Book Recommendation

Acting along the vein of the nature of the day, we're recommending a favorite author with whom we're familiar, and one of her books: The Basement (Robbie's Rite of Passage), by Vashti Quiroz-Vega, is a young-adult (YA) horror fiction selection with intriguing illustrations. The theme touches on bullying and relationships, and is an inspiring tale of overcoming the all-too-common angst that can exist among this age group.

Inspirational YA Horror Fiction The Basement

In the spirit of the day, we believe and recognize that this author has worked to tap into the fact that there can be inspiration for young people in the popular genre of horror fiction. Further, she does a great job of delivering a uniquely Kingesque experience that is enjoyable to fans of the popular horror master.

Let us know if you decide to pick it up!