It's actually just a simple piece of paper with a design on it used to signify who owns a book. These days they usually come with a self-adhesive backing.
That's the short description. People also want to know why they'd want to stick a label inside a book. Sometimes they want to know what bookplate to buy for someone.
There is a little more explanation about what a bookplate is - what they are for, why people use them, how to select a bookplate, to personalize or not and what to do with a bookplate if you get one - so that's what I'm hoping to do here!
Why give bookplates? Here are ten reasons...I'm sure there are more...
- Bookplates encourage reading - children love stickers with their names on them - give a bookplate along with a new book!
- Bookplates are an inexpensive gift
- Bookplates are thoughtful gifts, especially if you select well
- Bookplates will last for a long time - everytime someone sees the bookplate, they'll remember you!
- Bookplates can be very personal - if you have them personalized
- Bookplates remind borrowers to return books - so you're helping someone loan books, and helping them get them back!
- Bookplates identify ownership - so you may be helping roommates avoid arguments or pack up with ease.
- Bookplates identify ownership - so you may be helping a new couple with new names identify ownership of new books they buy together!
- Bookplates leave memories - donate a book to a library, a book in honor of a teacher, a book in memory of a loved one -- leave memories!
- Bookplates make a nice thank you - give a bookplate as a thank you for something nice someone has done - better yet, put it inside a book and give it to the person.
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