Bring the celebration of reading and literacy into your classroom, library, school, and home all year long.
Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
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Celebrate the National Day on Writing®!
K - 12
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Students examine the different ways that they write and think about the role writing plays in life.
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Take part in the African American Read-In!
K - 12
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| Literacy-Related Event
Students come together with family and friends to take part in a read-in of books by African American authors and report their results.
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Celebrate National Family Literacy Day!
K - 12
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Parents, grandparents, and other family members are invited to the classroom for a family-school reading day.
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Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
3 - 12
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| Literacy-Related Event
Students "step into the shoes" of their favorite author by reading several of their books, conducting research, and preparing displays and presentations for the class.
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Celebrate International Literacy Day!
K - 12
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Celebrate International Literacy Day by starting a literacy movement in your community.
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TeenTober?!? Learn about this month-long celebration.
5 - 12
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TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.