From Read Across America Day to Dyslexia Awareness Month, there’s no shortage of special days that celebrate reading, and language. These observances are more than fun dates on a calendar, they’re perfect opportunities to inspire young readers, connect with your community, and bring fresh energy into your homeschool or classroom.
Whether you’re planning themed read-alouds for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday or sharing tips for Dyslexia Awareness Month, these special days help make literacy come alive all year long. Below, you’ll find a list of must-have literacy observances.
FEBRUARY
FIRST WEDNESDAY in FEBRUARY World Read Aloud Day
MARCH
March 2- Dr. Seuss’s Birthday / Read Across America Day
National Reading Month / Read Across America Month
APRIL
National Poetry Month
2nd WEEK of APRIL - National Library Week
MAY
Get Caught Reading Month
SEPTEMBER
8th - International Literacy Day
OCTOBER
National Book Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
