Book/Reading-Related Holidays List
Every day is a holiday when it comes to books, reading, learning and language. However, there are a few days that stand out for no other reason than they remind us to celebrate.
Here are a few dates to remember:
Items listed without years fall on the same date annually.
We have no idea what's up with the National Book Festival — the Library of Congress doesn't have a 2010 date listed.
Can you think of any others? Birthdays of your favorite authors, perhaps?
Let me know what holidays should be added to this list! (No, your birthday doesn't count.) (For this list, that is.)
Here are a few dates to remember:
- National Grammar Day — March 4
- National Poetry Month — April
- Shakespeare's birthday — April 26
- Children's Book Week — May 10-16, 2010
- Fall for the Book Festival — September 19-24, 2010
- National Punctuation Day — September 24
- Banned Books Week — September 25 - October 2, 2010
- National Book Festival — late September
Items listed without years fall on the same date annually.
We have no idea what's up with the National Book Festival — the Library of Congress doesn't have a 2010 date listed.
Can you think of any others? Birthdays of your favorite authors, perhaps?
Let me know what holidays should be added to this list! (No, your birthday doesn't count.) (For this list, that is.)
Hey Chris!
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this list together. Made my life a little easier (I have to collect this data)
You are most welcome. I've included a few more in the current list — I mean, how could I forget Towel Day? — and I will update the festivals each year. Say, if you know of any others, please share!
ReplyDeleteImportant Dates and Events to Remember (as of October 19, 2012)
World Book Day — March 1, 2012
National Grammar Day — March 4
National Poetry Month — April
National Library Week — April 8-14, 2012
World Book Night — April 23
Shakespeare's birthday — April 26
Poem in Your Pocket Day — April 29
Children's Book Week — May 7-13, 2012
Towel Day — May 25
Summer Reading Program — Summer
National Book Festival — September 22-23, 2012
National Punctuation Day — September 24
Fall for the Book Festival — September 26-30, 2012
Banned Books Week — September 30 - October 6, 2012
National Poetry Day — October 4, 2012
Dead Poets Remembrance Day — October 7
National Day of Writing — October 20
All Hallow's Read — October 31
Links are on the left column.
Oh, and the links are in the left column, bottom.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've been trying to pull a calendar together. This helps!
ReplyDeleteAug 9: National Book Lovers Day
ReplyDeleteExcellent suggestion! Thank you for the reminder.
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