Shakespeare's Birthday and Giveaway

This month we are celebrating renowned poet and playwright William Shakespeare by giving away three copies of our book, Shakespeare For Beginners, on his birthday! Fans can head over to Goodreads.com to enter for their chance to win.

In addition to reading our accessible guide to Shakespeare, there are several ways to enjoy and learn more about the Bard and his work.  Fans in the UK can attend one of these events:

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK: Visit the annual celebration in Shakespeare’s home town. There will be sonnets on the ferry, theater in the streets, and a carnival procession throughout the town. Visit the official site for more information.

London, UK: Fans can tour Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to watch performances and visit the Bard’s own museum.  Check out the Globe Theatre’s home page for details.

American fans can look forward to:

Washington, USA: This year, the Folger Shakespeare Library will be celebrating Shakespeare's birthday early with jugglers, jesters, music and theater performances, and cake!  Go to the Folger’s space online to learn more.