“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” was Mark Twain’s first novel. When it was first published in 1876 Tom Sawyer was a failure but it led to other great books which had a better reception during Samuel Clement’s life (Mark Twain was his Penn name). Twain went on to write the great “Huckleberry Finn” and other stories of childhood or the Mississippi Valley. Tom Sawyer became an American classic and today is the most popular of all his books today.Did you know: The fictional character’s name may have derived from a real-life Tom Sawyer with whom Twain was acquainted in San Francisco, California, while Twain was employed as a reporter at the San Francisco Call. The character himself is an amalgamation of three boys Twain knew while growing up (source: Wikipedia).
Here are some events happening in honor of Tom Sawyer Day
In Hannibal Missouri every year they have an July Annual National Tom Sawyer Days in downtown Hannibal. Join
in activities as the fence painting, frog jumping, Tomboy Sawyer competition, Arts and Crafts Show, mud volleyball, bingo, live entertainment and more. A fireworks display is held at the riverfront. Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher are also selected. Also includes the Hannibal Cannibal 10K Run. Source: Mark Twain Lake
In celebration of Mark Twain’s Life the Westville Public Library (Westville, Illinois) officials celebrated the author by holding Tom Sawyer Day on Saturday. The event was free and open to the public. Activities included a frog jumping contest. Kids could bring their own frog or toad, with a few loaners on hand for those who don’t. Note: All of the amphibians were released back into their natural habitat after the contest. (source The News-Gazette)
What are your plans for Tom Sawyer Day?
Today is also
International Town Criers Day
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