U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 10

WASHINGTON, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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MONDAY, MAY 10: CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK

Profile America — Monday, May 10th.  This week is the 91st annual Children's Book Week — encouraging the joy of reading for young people.  The idea began in 1913 with a drive by the librarian of the boy scouts, Franklin Mathiews, to promote higher standards in children's books. He got two other key people to join him — the editor of Publisher's Weekly and the head of Children's Works at the New York Public Library.  Over the years, their efforts and those of people who followed, have helped to find and promote high quality children's books.  In today's world, there are many alternatives vying for children's attention — computers, electronic books, DVDs and video games.  But sales of printed books for youngsters still top $3 billion worth each year.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.  

Sources:  

Chase's Calendar of Events 2010, p. 270

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 1097

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

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