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Category: Books and Literature
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The books and literature category includes events related to books, writing, authorship, and the literary world. This includes famous authors, works of literature, textbooks, papers, theses, and libraries
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Gita Jayanti (H): December 1
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Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Bhagavad Gita (700-verse Hindu scripture), the sacred text of the Hindus celebrated on the Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon in the month of Margashirsha. It...
January
Humbug Day, Ntl.: December 21
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How do you propel Ebenezer Scrooge toward the epitome of curmudgeon? Dedicate a Christmas season holiday to him! Humbug Day is dedicated to those frustrated by all the Christmas preparations and jibber-j...
January
Mitten Tree Day: December 6
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The origin of this day is uncertain, but it is possible it originated from the 1995 story "The Mitten Tree" by Candace Christiansen. The book premiered in October of that year, so this event can't be asso...
January
Phileas Fogg Day (1872): December 21
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For fans of Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days is a perennial favorite. Phileas Fogg made a bet in the book that he could make it around the world in 80 days, and the bet was for 20,000 English poun...
January
Read a New Book Month: December
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Read a New Book Month encourages people to try something they haven’t read before. It’s a month that has grown in popularity, despite its unknown origin. However, it is an excellent opportunity to pick so...
January
Short Fiction Day, Celebrate: December 21
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What better way to spend the shortest day of the year than curled up in your favorite chair, reading a book from beginning to end? That is what Celebrate Short Fiction Day has been all about since it firs...
January
Time Traveler's Day: December 8
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Time Traveler's Day pays homage to the fascinating concept of time travel, a theme that has captivated the imagination of many. The event encourages enthusiasts to delve into stories and discussions about...
January
Read Aloud Day, World: February 5
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A global event that encourages students, teachers, and parents to pick a book and read it aloud, World Read Aloud Day shares the intimacy of storytelling. This event was first held in 2010 and was origina...
January
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...
January
Ayn Rand Day (1905): February 2
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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...
January
Black Literacy Day, Ntl.: February 14
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DL Mullen, owner of Chicago's Semicolon Bookstore, launched National Black Literacy Day in 2021 to coincide with the month of Fredrick Douglass' birth and death to encourage more reading amongst black and...
January
Book Giving Day, Intl.: February 14
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International Book Giving Day seeks to get books into the hands of children worldwide on Valentine's Day each year. This event was first held in 2012 and is active in more than 44 countries. Activities in...
January
Children's Authors and Illustrators Week:...
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During this annual event, acclaimed authors and illustrators from Children’s Authors Network (CAN!) visit schools, libraries, and children’s shelters all over the country. Lively storytelling, fascinating...
January
Clean Out Your Bookcase Day: February 20
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"Celebrating 'Cleaning Out Your Bookcase Day' is an unofficial event dedicated to decluttering and reorganizing one's literary collection; bibliophiles and casual readers embark on a journey to refresh th...
January
Culture Day (SL)(1849): February 8
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In honor of Slovenian poet France Preseren, this national holiday celebrates all culture on the anniversary of his death, February 8, 1849.
January
Essay Day, Intl.(1533): : February 28
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International Essay Day falls on the birthday of Michel de Montaigne, one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance. Montaigne popularized the essay as a literary genre. He was born on Feb...
January
Finns Day (SE)(1796): February 24
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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...
January
Freedom to Read Week (CA): February 23 - M...
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Freedom to Read Week is an initiative of Canada’s Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee—a group committed to promoting intellectual freedom in Canada. Since 1978, the Freedom of...
January
Freelance Writers Appreciation Week: Febru...
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Freelance writers and journalists are some of the hardest-working people on the planet and are essential to news organizations, businessmen, politicians, and celebrities who need to hire ghostwriters. T...
January
Haiku Writing Month, Ntl.: February
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National Haiku Writing Month, known as NaHaiWriMo, is a celebration dedicated to writing Haiku poetry. It was established in February 2011 by Michael Dylan Welch, a poet and author from Washington, USA. T...
January
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