Category: Books and Literature

Prevent Plagiarism Day: February 19 

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Prevent Plagiarism Day is a designated observance that raises awareness about the importance of originality and the ethical use of sources in academic, professional, and creative works. This day serves as...

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Read to Your Child Day: February 14 

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Read to Your Child Day is an unofficial event encouraging parents and guardians to read aloud to their children. It highlights the importance of reading in the early stages of child development and its im...

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Texas Cowboy Poetry Week (US-TX): February...

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Texas Cowboy Poetry Week celebrates a unique and enduring form of American folk art that reflects the lifestyles and values of the cowboy and Western culture. Gatherings, performances, and educational eve...

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Tongue Twister Contest Day, Intl.: Februa...

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International Tongue Twister Contest Day is an unofficial event celebrated by enthusiasts of linguistic games and challenges. The day focuses on the art and fun of tongue twisters – phrases designed to be...

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Welsh Language Music Day (UK): February 9 

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Welsh Language Music Day, known in Welsh as "Dydd Miwsig Cymru," is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting and celebrating music in the Welsh language. Initiated in 2016, the event is held every Feb...

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ALA Youth Media Awards: January 27 (est)

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The American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens each year. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awa...

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Book Blitz Month, Ntl.: January

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January is National Book Blitz Month, a national campaign designed to promote reading and facilitate the relationship between authors and the media. Libraries often support the event by recommending the...

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Burns Night Supper (UK) (1759): January 2...

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Burns Night Supper is celebrated every year on January 25 in Scotland and among poetry lovers worldwide. On this night, people honor the life, art, and satire of Robert Burns, considered one of the grea...

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Comics Festival, Angouleme (FR): January 3...

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The largest comics show in Europe, Angouleme Comics Festival attracts over 200,000 enthusiasts each year. The event began in 1974. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, c...

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Dishonor List Day, (US/CA)(1976): January...

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Dishonor List Day (Banishment List Day) began as a publicity stunt. New Year's Day host the event, given its reputation as a "slow news day." The chances of the stunt gaining traction increased significan...

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Dragon Day, Appreciate a: January 16

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Appreciate a Dragon Day or Dragon Day celebrates the mythical creatures called dragons. This event was created by children's author Donita K Paul to promote reading among children.

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EM Forster Day (1879): January 1

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EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879, and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), Room with a View (1908...

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Family Literacy Day (CA): January 27

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Family Literacy Day in Canada focuses on parents and their role in improving reading and writing skills within their families. Parents keep their skills sharp by reading to children and engaging in fun li...

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JRR Tolkien Day (1892): January 3

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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy literature. The professor's most famous works are the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and...

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Kakizome (JP): January 2

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The Japanese have a tradition of greeting the change of calendar with Kakizome, or the first writing of the year in Japanese calligraphy. These can be poetry, words of wisdom, hopes, or dreams. The tradit...

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Library Selfie Day: January 22

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Selfies are self-portraits taken with a cell phone, something quite difficult to do before 2008. Inevitably, organizations would eventually tap into this trend and find ways to celebrate and promote their...

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Logic Day, World: January 14

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Multicultural Children's Book Day: Januar...

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Poetry at Work Day: January 14

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Poetry at Work Day promotes creativity in the office. Celebrating is as simple as posting your favorite poem on the wall or leaving a copy in the lunch room. See the Tweetspeak website for ideas, poems...

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Public Domain Day (1790): January 1

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Public Domain Day celebrates intellectual property such as copyrighted works by legendary authors and other creatives who have passed on or donated their artistry to the creative commons. Public domain wo...

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