Category: August

August 31 is observed by some as We Love Memoirs Day. Book Title: More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are Book Author: Elaine Welteroth ISBN Number: 9780525561583 Sign … Continue reading “31 August” →

On August 30, 1797, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (later known as Mary Shelley) is born in Somers Town, London. Book Title: Frankenstein Book Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ISBN Number: 9780143122333 Sign … Continue reading “30 August” →

On August 29, 1997, Netflix launches as an internet DVD rental service. Book Title: The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite Book Author: Gerard Way ISBN Number: 9781593079789 Sign … Continue reading “29 August” →

On August 28, 1955, Emmett Till is violently murdered in Mississippi by a mob. His death stirs the nascent civil rights movement. Book Title: A Wreath for Emmett Till Book … Continue reading “28 August” →

On August 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote. Book Title: The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the … Continue reading “26 August” →

August 25, 1916, the United States National Park Service is created. Book Title: Ansel Adams : the National Park Service photographs Book Author: Ansel Adams ISBN Number: 9780896600560 Sign up … Continue reading “25 August” →

August 24 marks John Green’s birthday Book Title: Looking for Alaska Book Author: John Green ISBN Number: 9780142402511 Sign up LA News here:

On August 23, 1305, Sir William Wallace is executed for high treason at Smithfield, London. His death gives momentum to Scotland’s subsequent uprising against England lead by Robert the Bruce. … Continue reading “23 August” →

On August 22, 2004, two paintings by Edvard Munch called The Scream and Madonna are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. Book Title: Museum of the Missing: … Continue reading “22 August” →

August 21 marks Poet’s Day for many. Book Title: Milk and Honey Book Author: Rupi Kaur ISBN Number: 9781449474256 Sign up LA News here: