About the TV-show

‘The Great American Read‘ is an eight-part TV-series on PBS, that explores and celebrates the power of reading. It investigates how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories, and what America’s 100 best loved books have to say about the nation and its shared human experience.

Through a national survey, a list of 100 most popular fiction novels was compiled. During the summer, people were encouraged to read those books. Now you can vote to determine which book should be named ‘America’s best-loved book’. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” currently ranks in the top 40, but we need your help to make it rank even higher!

How to vote

There are four ways to vote: online, on Twitter or Facebook, by SMS, and, beginning September 11th, by phone. You can find all voting options on this page.

Voting is open until October 18. You can vote if you are from America or Canada and are 13 years or older.

The movie was not extremely successful after its release, nor is it considered to be one of the best Disney movies. Still, it remains a favorite in the hearts of many. The image of a blonde Alice in a blue dress has become an iconic image, as has the pink and purple striped Cheshire Cat.

More about Disney’s animated movie

The first version of the story arose on 4 July 1862 during a boat trip with Alice Liddell and her sisters.

It would later evolve into a longer tale called “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground”, which eventually became published in book form as “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. The first edition was printed on 4 July 1865 – exactly 3 years later.

The event is organized by the Story Museum. This year’s theme is ‘Journeys & Adventures’.

According to their website, the programme includes the chance to dance a Lobster Quadrille, immersive street theatre, a Comic Jam, a city wide trailer for families, live theatre, talks, lectures, face painting and crafting. Until now, this is all that is being communicated about the programme. Hopefully they will add more details soon!

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