Write a Letter Appreciation Week
With technology so handy, the joy of sending and receiving hand-written letters grows increasingly rare. Make a point to write a beautiful cursive letter.
World Read Aloud Day
Sharing stories with spoken words, weaving tales that come to life through the voice, and creating a cozy connection between listener and narrative.
Independent Bookstore Day
Independent bookstores are struggling more and more with competition like Amazon or big chains like Barnes & Noble, so make a point to support your local shop.
Read A New Book Month
Trade books with friends, join a book club, donate old books, and pick up new books to get lost in whole new worlds between the pages of a brand new tome.
National Typewriter Day
Computers are great, but there’s nothing quite like the satisfying “clack” of a typewriter. Dust off that family heirloom, or see if someone you know has one.
Audiobook Month
Listen to your favorite book or discover new ones in audio format during Audiobook Month. Try taking walks, doing chores, or just lying back and listening.
Poem on Your Pillow Day
Print or write out a poem to leave on the pillow of a loved one or guest. Maybe a funny poem for a child, or a love poem to make your special someone smile.
National Memo Day
Send someone a memo to let them know it’s National Memo Day! This time-honored method of passing on information has helped offices run for generations.
Hobbit Day
Embracing a whimsical world where small-footed folk gather, relishing hearty feasts, merry songs, and tales of their adventurous journeys.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Engage with any of the many resources that help people understand what it’s like to live with dyslexia, and help raise awareness about this condition.
I Love to Write Day
Crafting worlds with words, stirring emotions and sparking imagination, the act of storytelling is a creative journey of boundless possibilities.
World Book and Copyright Day
There's nothing like curling up with a captivating story that transports you to new worlds and broadens your horizons.
World Dracula Day
Host a Gothic party, or watch any of the great adaptations of Bram Stoker’s absolutely iconic piece of Gothic literature, the eponymous Dracula.
Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be with you. Fans of George Lucas’ iconic global phenomenon get to geek out extra hard on this pun-centric, nerd-friendly holiday.
Random Acts of Poetry Day
Grab some chalk or a megaphone and get ready to share your poetry with the whole entire world, guerilla-style, on Random Acts of Poetry Day.
Sherlock Holmes Day
Dig out a book, fire up any one of about a million TV or movie adaptations, or go solve a mystery of your own to honor the one and only Sherlock Holmes.
National Notebook Day
Open up a notebook and get writing. Jot down your to-do list, journal your thoughts, make lists or even try some creative writing with good old pen and paper.
National Novel Writing Month
Crafting a story that weaves characters through a thrilling journey, venturing into uncharted worlds where adventures unfold one chapter at a time.
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National Apple Strudel Day
Channel your inner Austrian foodie and try making your own Apple Strudel using apples, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon, cinnamon, flour, and raisins (optional).
National Upcycling Day
Dig out those unused clothes, accessories, even furniture and “upcycle” them into something new with a bit of creativity and tender loving care.
National US Postage Stamp Day
Tiny artworks, adhesive tokens bridging distances, silently narrating historical tales, each stamp an unspoken messenger of connection.