Freedom to Read Week (Canada)

from the official website: Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week Read More …

National Non-Fiction November (UK)

from the official website: National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual.  Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the brain child of Adam Lancaster during his years as Chair, the whole month now celebrates Read More …

Teentober

TeenTober is an international celebration hosted by libraries every October aiming to celebrate teens while promoting year-round services and the innovative ways they help teens learn new skills.  Staff are encouraged to use this international celebration to advocate for, and Read More …

National Poetry Day (UK)

from the official website: National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. In 2021, National Poetry Day takes place on 7 October 2021, and the theme is Choice. Read More …

World Read Aloud Day

From LitWorld: Join millions around the globe as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with World Read Aloud Day®, held annually on the first Wednesday of February! Begin the countdown to the next World Read Aloud Day in 2024 Read More …