World Book Night is a national campaign in which thousands of people go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out free World Book Night paperbacks.  To become a book “giver,” individuals must submit an essay about a favorite book and a deserving organization to receive free copies of the book.

Maurine Watts, of Harbor Springs (pictured second from left), was encouraged by a friend to participate in the nationwide campaign.  She chose Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” from a list of 30 possible books and thought it appropriate for the Women’s Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) to receive the free book copies.