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Appreciate a Dragon Day
Some guard treasure. Some bring rain. Every dragon has a tale.
JANUARY 18
Thesaurus Day
There’s more than one way to say it!
FEBRUARY 26
Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Once upon a time... one little twist changed everything.
MARCH 20
Francophonie Day
French doesn't stop in France. Where will it take you?
APRIL 2
Children's Book Day
Write a letter to your favorite book character. What would you ask them? What advice might they give you?
AUGUST 9
Book Lovers Day
Every favorite book begins with someone turning the first page.
AUGUST 16
Tell a Joke Day
Every great joke starts with one clever idea. Write, laugh, and see if you can invent the next unforgettable punchline!
SEPTEMBER 1
No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
Where wonderfully ridiculous stories begin! Write a story that gets sillier with every single sentence.
SEPTEMBER 6
Read a Book Day
Some stories stay with us long after we've turned the last page. Continue the adventure by writing the next chapter for one of your favorite book characters.
SEPTEMBER 13
Roald Dahl Day
Open a book, expect the unexpected, and let your imagination run wonderfully wild.
SEPTEMBER 22
Hobbit Day
Happy Birthday Bilbo! Join the celebration!
SEPTEMBER 24
Punctuation Day
Imagine a world where punctuation disappears... or invent the next great punctuation mark!
SEPTEMBER 25
Give Like Dolly Day
Big dreams can begin with a single book.
OCTOBER 6
Mad Hatter Day
“Write” this way to Wonderland.
OCTOBER 16
Dictionary Day
Every great adventure begins with the right word!
NOVEMBER 15
I Love to Write Day
Every writer has a voice. What does yours sound like?
NOVEMBER 29
C.S. Lewis Reading Day
Step through the wardrobe and look a little deeper.
DECEMBER 7
Letter Writing Day
One envelope can hold a whole adventure!
DECEMBER 21
Crossword Puzzle Day
Twenty-five clues. One hidden word. Endless curiosity.