On This Day: National Author's Day

Since the first celebration in 1968, on November 1st each year, millions of people celebrate authors and the books they write on what is known as National Author's Day. Across the country, people take time to read their favorite books, purchase books by their favorite authors, share their favorite novels online with the hashtag #NationalAuthorsDay, and encourage aspiring authors in their lives. View the videos below to learn more about the history of books in America, various authors' writing styles and processes, and the importance and impact of books.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor: Books in Her Youth

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks about why she loved books as a child.