National Short Story Day
Get lost in worlds within words — create characters, weave plots, and inspire imaginations. Reading and writing is a passport to adventure!
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.
We Love Memoirs Day
Delving into someone else's life story, wrapped in their adventures and life lessons, can be a captivating journey worth taking.
National Buy a Book Day
Whether you have three shelves of books TBR or haven’t cracked a spine in years, go ahead and buy a book to improve your mind. Consider donating old books for others.
Read An Ebook Day
Get lost in the world of a book, whether new or an old favorite, without the hassle of lugging it around, holding it up, or damaging it. That’s right, read an eBook!
National Read a Book Day
Once upon a time, a reader's journey began with a book in hand, and adventures unfolded within its pages. Let your imagination soar with every page turn!
Poetry And The Creative Mind Day
The mind needs creative outlets to be happy and healthy, and that’s the point of Poetry And The Creative Mind Day, when you can let your emotions out in word or art.
National Tell A Story Day
Join a library or group for a reading, crack open a book to read to friends or family, or make up a story of your own to entertain and spend quality time together.
Batman Day
Break out your Batman DVDs, invite friends or family, and start a marathon honoring Gotham’s defender and one of the most beloved superheroes of all time.
National Library Outreach Day
Donate books or volunteer to support this charity dedicated to driving free library books around the world and improving literacy rates.
Reading Is Funny Day
By reading books of riddles, jokes, and comedy, help kids see how reading can be just as fun and funny (if not moreso) as video games, tv, or the internet.
World Book Night
Get lost in an adventure, a romance, a mystery…whatever you like. Gather a group, volunteer at an event, or just take some time to enjoy a book on World Book Night.
A Room Of One’s Own Day
Unwind in your personal oasis, a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. Embrace tranquility, recharge your spirit, and revel in the blissful escape of solitude!
International Translation Day
Join any of the events, seminars, or symposiums about translation and play your part in the globalization of trade and languages of all kinds.
World Storytelling Day
Weaving magical tales, captivating listeners with every word, transporting them to new worlds - it's a skill that has been cherished for centuries.
Free Comic Book Day
Dive into a new world, or revisit an old favorite by supporting your local comic book store and the people who create such magnificent worlds and characters.
National Proofreading Day
Making sure every 'i' is dotted and 't' is crossed in words, because sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest difference.
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Gingerbread House Day
Get creative decorating a tiny, edible home and have a friendly competition with family to see who can make the tastiest, prettiest, gingery house.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Wear your most garish knitwear with pride, add some tacky accessories and organize a jumper auction to fundraise for Save the Children.