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Achievements Available to Readers in the Beanstack Web and Mobile Apps for Logging on Specific Dates - 2026
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Literacy Themed Special Days, Weeks, & Months (International): Achievements awarded for logging reading on special events related to literacy, including reading-themed holidays and author birthdays. Not specific to any particular region or nation.
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Science Fiction Day 2026Logged on this day1/2/2026Science Fiction Day 2026Jan. 2 is Science Fiction Day! Try a sci-fi saga for your next read.
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J.R.R. Tolkien Day 2026Logged on this day1/3/2026J.R.R. Tolkien Day 2026You read on Jan. 3, author J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday! Read a fantasy book in his honor!
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Author Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday 2026Logged on this day1/7/2026Zora Neale Hurston 2026You read on Jan. 7, author Zora Neale Hurston's birthday! Check out some of her acclaimed novels.
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Universal Letter Writing Week 2026Logged on this day1/11/2026Letter Writing Week 2026You read on Jan. 11, the first day of Universal Letter Writing Week! Write a note to a loved one to celebrate.
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Book Publishers Day 2026Logged on this day1/16/2026Book Publishers Day 2026Jan. 16 is Book Publishers Day! Today we celebrate all the people who bring books to life. Editors, designers, printers, and distributors all help put books into your hands.
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National Winnie-the-Pooh Day 2026Logged on this day1/18/2026Winnie-the-Pooh Day 2026Jan. 18 is National Winnie-the-Pooh Day! Did you know that Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by Winnie, a black bear who lived at the Londay Zoo during World War I?
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Poet Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday 2026Logged on this day1/19/2026Edgar Allan Poe 2026You read on Jan. 19, poet Edgar Allen Poe's birthday! Check out some of his mysterious poems and short stories.
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Library Shelfie Day 2026Logged on this day1/28/2026Shelfie Day 2026Jan. 28 is Library Shelfie Day! Snap a selfie of yourself in front of a bookshelf.
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Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week 2026Logged on this day2/1/2026Children's Authors and Illustrators Week 2026You read on Feb. 1, the first day of Children's Authors and Illustrators Week! Check out a new picture book to celebrate—no matter your age!
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World Read Aloud Day 2026Logged on this day2/4/2026Read Aloud Day 2026You read on Feb. 4, World Read Aloud Day! Read part of a book to a friend or family member to celebrate.
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Read in the Bathtub Day 2026Logged on this day2/9/2026Ready in the Bathtub Day 2026Feb. 9 is read in the bathtub day! You really can read anywhere!
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Author Mo Willema' Birthday 2026Logged on this day2/11/2026Mo Willems 2026You read on Feb. 11, author Mo Willems' birthday! Pick up one of Willems' hilarious children's books!
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Library Lovers Day 2026Logged on this day2/14/2026Library Lovers Day 2026Feb. 14 is Library Lovers Day! Show your local library some love by checking out a book.
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Author Toni Morrison's Birthday 2026Logged on this day2/18/2026Toni Morrison 2026You read on Feb. 18, author Toni Morrison's birthday! Crack open one of her many books to celebrate.
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Clean Out Your Bookcase Day 2026Logged on this day2/20/2026Clean Out Your Bookcase Day 2026You read on Feb. 20, Clean Out Your Bookcase Day. See if there is a better way to organize your books today!
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Tell a Fairy Tale Day 2026Logged on this day2/26/2026Tell a Fairy Tale Day 2026Feb. 26 is Tell a Fairy Tale Day! What's your favorite magical story?
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Read an Ebook Week 2026Logged on this day3/1/2026Ebook Week 2026You read on March 1, the first day of Read an Ebook Week! Check out some digital reading content to mark the occasion.
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Read Across America Day 2026Logged on this day3/2/2026Read Across America Day 2026Awesome job logging your reading on March 2, Read Across America Day!
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Author Ezra Jack Keats Birthday 2026Logged on this day3/11/2026Ezra Jack Keats 2026March 11 is Ezra Jack Keats birthday. His goal was that all children would see themselves in his books. Check out one of his award-winning books today.
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National Write Your Story Day 2026Logged on this day3/14/2026National Write Your Story Day 2026You read on March 14, National Write Your Story Day. Take time today to write about who you are and where you come from.
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World Folktales & Fables Week 2026Logged on this day3/15/2026Folktales & Fables Week 2026You read on March 15, the first day of World Folktales & Fables Week. Read a folktale or fable from a culture you are interested in.
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World Poetry Day 2026Logged on this day3/21/2026Poetry Day 2026March 21 is World Poetry Day! Try reading some poetry or even writing prose of your own today.
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Author Linda Sue Park's Birthday 2026Logged on this day3/25/2026Linda Sue Park 2026You read on March 25, author Linda Sue Park's birthday! Read one of her award-winning books to celebrate.
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Poet Robert Frost's Birthday 2026Logged on this day3/26/2026Robert Frost 2026You read on Mar. 26, poet Robert Frost's birthday! Check out some of his dramatic and nature-filled poems.
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National School Librarian Day 2026Logged on this day4/4/2026School Librarian Day 2026April 4 is School Librarian Day! Thank your school librarian for all of their hard work.
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National Unicorn Day 2026Logged on this day4/9/2026Unicorn Day 2026April 9 is Unicorn Day! Who doesn't love this mythical creature?
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D.E.A.R. Day 2026Logged on this day4/12/2026D.E.A.R. Day 2026April 12 is Drop Everything and Read Day! What are you reading today?
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International Haiku Poetry Day 2026Logged on this day4/17/2026Haiku Poetry Day 2026April Seventeenth. Haikus are unique poems. Go write a haiku!
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National Library Week 2026Logged on this day4/19/2026National Library Week 2026You read on April 19, the first day of National Library Week! Celebrate your library and librarians all week long.
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National Library Workers Day 2026Logged on this day4/21/2026Library Workers Day 2026You read on Apr. 21, National Library Workers Day. Thank your local or school library workers today!
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National Talk Like Shakespeare Day 2026Logged on this day4/23/2026Shakespeare Day 2026Hark, thou read on April 23, National Talk Like Shakespeare Day! Speaketh some lofty verses and sonnets.
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Independent Bookstore Day 2026Logged on this day4/25/2026Bookstore Day 2026You read on April 25, Independent Bookstore Day! Visit your local bookstore to celebrate.
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National Tell a Story Day 2026Logged on this day4/27/2026Tell a Story Day 2026You read on Apr. 27, National Tell a Story Day. Celebrate by telling someone an exciting story!
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Free Comic Book Day 2026Logged on this day5/2/2026Comic Book Day 2026May 2 is Free Comic Book Day! Find a super read at a comic store or library near you.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2026Logged on this day5/4/2026Teacher Appreciation 2026You read on May 4, the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank an awesome teacher!
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National Cartoonists Day 2026Logged on this day5/5/2026Cartoonists Day 2026You read on May 5, Cartoonists Day! Today celebrates cartoonists, present and past, who have created amazing pieces.
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International Museum Day 2026Logged on this day5/18/2026Museum Day 2026You read on May 18, World Museum Day! Check out a museum this week!
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Sherlock Holmes Day 2026Logged on this day5/22/2026Sherlock Holmes Day 2026You read on May 22, Sherlock Holmes Day! Try a mystery book this week!
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Audiobook Appreciation Month 2026Logged on this day6/1/2026Audiobook Day 2026You read on June 1, the first day of Audiobook Appreciation Month! Try an audiobook for your next read.
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Ballpoint Pen Day 2026Logged on this day6/10/2026Pen Day 2026You read on June 10, Ballpoint Pen Day! Write a story or draw a picture with your favorite pen.
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Anne Frank's Birthday 2026Logged on this day6/12/2026Anne Frank 2026You read on June 12, Anne Frank's birthday. Honor her memory by learning more about her life and history.
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Typewriter Patent Day 2026Logged on this day6/23/2026Typewriter Day 2026You read on June 23, which is the anniversary of the typewriter patent! Have you ever used a typewriter?
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Author Eric Carle's Birthday 2026Logged on this day6/25/2026Eric Carle 2026You read on June 25, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" author and illustrator Eric Carle's birthday!
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Author E.B. White's Birthday 2026Logged on this day7/11/2026E.B. White 2026You read on July 11, author E.B. White's birthday! Celebrate by reading one of his classic books like Stuart Little or Charlotte's Web.
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Malala Day 2026Logged on this day7/12/2026Malala Day 2026You read on July 12, which is Malala Day! Reading is power!
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World Emoji Day 2026Logged on this day7/17/2026Emoji Day 2026Happy World Emoji Day! 🎉 🥳 📅
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Beatrix Potter's Birthday 2026Logged on this day7/28/2026Peter Rabbit 2026You read on July 28, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" author Beatrix Potter's birthday!
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Paperback Book Day 2026Logged on this day7/30/2026Paperback Book 2026July 30 is Paperback Book Day! Celebrate by reading a softcover book.
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Author James Baldwin's Birthday 2026Logged on this day8/2/2026James Baldwin 2026You read on Aug. 2, author James Baldwin's birthday!
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Book Lovers Day 2026Logged on this day8/9/2026Book Love 2026You read on Aug. 9, which is National Book Lovers Day!
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Bad Poetry Day 2026Logged on this day8/18/2026Bad Poetry 2026Aug. 18 is Bad Poetry Day! Write one yourself!
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World Folklore Day 2026Logged on this day8/22/2026Folklore 2026You read on Aug. 22, World Folklore Day! Read any great myths or fairy tales lately?
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Author Paulo Coelho's Birthday 2026Logged on this day8/24/2026Paulo Coelho 2026You read on Aug. 24, Paulo Coelho's birthday! Check out some of his spiritual novels or short stories.
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We Love Memoirs Day 2026Logged on this day8/31/2026Memoirs Day 2026Aug. 31 is We Love Memoirs Day! Read a memoir about someone you admire or feel a personal connection with.
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Library Card Sign-Up Month 2026Logged on this day9/1/2026Library Card Sign-Up Month 2026You read on Sep. 1, the first day of Library Card Sign-Up Month! Make sure your card is up-to-date!
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National Read a Book Day 2026Logged on this day9/6/2026Read a Book Day 2026Sep. 6 is Read a Book Day! What are you reading?
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Illustrator John Steptoe's Birthday 2026Logged on this day9/14/2026John Steptoe 2026Sept. 14 is John Steptoe's birthday! John Steptoe wrote and illustrated children's books specifically for black children.
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Dear Diary Day 2026Logged on this day9/22/2026Dear Diary Day 2026You read on Sep. 22, Dear Diary Day! Give journaling a try on this special day.
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National Punctuation Day 2026Logged on this day9/24/2026Punctuation Day 2026Sept. 24 is National Punctuation Day! Make sure you use the correct punctuation to bring coherence and emotion to your writing.
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National Comic Book Day 2026Logged on this day9/25/2026National Comic Book Day 2026You read on Sep. 25, National Comic Book Day! What is your favorite comic book?
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Banned Books Week 2026Logged on this day9/28/2026Banned Books Week 2026You read on Sep. 28, the last day of Banned Books Week! Celebrate your freedom to read with your local library.
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National Cookbook Month 2026Logged on this day10/1/2026National Cookbook Month 2026Oct. 1 is the beginning of National Cookbook Month! Read a cookbook and try a new recipe to celebrate.
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Mystery Series Week 2026Logged on this day10/4/2026Mystery Series Week 2026You read on Oct. 4 the first day of mystery series week! Discover a new mystery series and do some sleuthing!
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Author R.L. Stine's Birthday 2026Logged on this day10/8/2026Goosebumps 2026Do you have "Goosebumps?" You read on Oct. 8, which is "Goosebumps" author R.L. Stine's birthday!
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Dictionary Day 2026Logged on this day10/16/2026Dictionary Day 2026You read on Oct. 16, which is Dictionary Day. Look up a word you don't know in the dictionary to celebrate!
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Black Poetry Day 2026Logged on this day10/17/2026Black Poetry Day 2026You read on Black Poetry Day! Oct. 17 commemorates the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, the first known published Black poet. Check out some of the talented past and present Black poets to commemorate this important day.
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Friends of Libraries Week 2026Logged on this day10/18/2026Friends of Libraries Week 2026Oct. 18 is Friends of Libraries Week! Support your library today and every day.
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National Frankenstein Friday 2026Logged on this day10/30/2026National Frankenstein Day 2026The last friday of October is National Frankenstein Day. Celebrate Mary Shelley's Dr. Frankenstein and his monster by reading something spooky today!
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National Family Literacy Month 2026Logged on this day11/1/2026Family Literacy Month 2026Nov. 1 is the beginning of National Family Literacy Month! Celebrate by reading together with your loved ones.
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Author Bram Stoker's Birthday 2026Logged on this day11/8/2026Bram Stoker 2026You read on Nov. 8! Today is author Bram Stoker's birthday, who imagined the terrifying tale of "Dracula."
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National Young Readers Week 2026Logged on this day11/9/2026Young Readers Week 2026You read on Nov. 9, the first day of Young Readers Week! Celebrate by sharing your favorite book with a friend or family member.
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High Five a Librarian Day 2026Logged on this day11/18/2026High Five a Librarian 2026Nov. 18 is High Five a Librarian Day! It's a great day to thank a librarian for their work!
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Author Louisa May Alcott's Birthday 2026Logged on this day11/29/2026Louisa May Alcott 2026You read on Nov. 29, which is author Louisa May Alcott's birthday! Check out one of her famous stories, like "Little Women" or "Little Men."
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Letter Writing Day 2026Logged on this day12/7/2026Letter Writing Day 2026Dec. 7 is Letter Writing Day! Send a handwritten note to celebrate.
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Author Jane Austen's Birthday 2026Logged on this day12/16/2026Jane Austen 2026You read on Dec. 16! Today is author Jane Austen's birthday, who's famous for writing about women's lives in books like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma."
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Crossword Puzzle Day 2026Logged on this day12/21/2026Crossword Puzzle Day 2026Dec. 21 is Crossword Puzzle Day! Solve a brain-teasing word game to celebrate.
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Jolabokaflod 2026Logged on this day12/24/2026Jolabokaflod 2026In Iceland, people celebrate Jolabokaflod—"Christmas book flood"—on Dec. 24 with book gifts and a day full of reading.
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Author Anna Dewdney's Birthday 2026Logged on this day12/25/2026Anna Dewdney 2026You read on Dec 25! Today is author Anna Dewdney's birthday, who's famous for writing about the childhood experience in her "Llama Llama" series.
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Other Special Days, Weeks, & Months (United States)
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New Year's Day 2026Logged on this Day1/1/2026New Year's Day 2026You read on Jan. 1! Reading boosts health, empathy, and academics, so it's the perfect way to start the new year right.
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Black History Month 2026Logged on this Day2/1/2026Black History Month 2026You read on Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month! Check your local library for great reading recommendations this month.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026Logged on this Day5/1/2026Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026You read on May 1, the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It's a great time to find a new book by an AAPI author.
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Benny's Birthday 2026Logged on this day5/13/2026Benny's Birthday 2026Benny is Beanstack's mascot, and May 13 is his birthday! Benny loves books, so logging your reading is the perfect birthday present.
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Pride Month 2026Logged on this day6/30/2026Pride Month 2026You read on June 30, the last day of Pride Month! Check your local library for recommended reading by LBGTQ+ authors for all ages.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026Logged on this Day9/15/2026Hispanic Heritage Month 2026You read on Sep. 15, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! It's a great time to find a new book by a Hispanic author.
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Other Special Days, Weeks, & Months (International): Achievements awarded for logging reading on international heritage events and other celebrations designed to spur reading exploration and discovery.
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World Braille Day 2026Logged on this day1/4/2026World Braille Day 2026January 4 is World Braille Day! Braille helps people with visual impairments communicate and gain independence.
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International Women's Day 2026Logged on this day3/8/2026International Women's Day 2026You read on March 8, which is International Women's Day! Have you read work by a woman author lately?
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International Day of Happiness 2026Logged on this Day3/20/2026International Day of Happiness 2026You read on March 20! Reading boosts mental health, so it's the perfect way to celebrate the International Day of Happiness.
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International Children's Book Day 2026Logged on this Day4/2/2026International Children's Book Day 2026April 2 is International Children's Book day! Share your favorite children's book with a friend or family member.
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Earth Day 2026Logged on this Day4/22/2026Earth Day 2026You read on Apr. 22, which is Earth Day! Celebrate by reading about our beautiful planet.
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International Day of Friendship 2026Logged on this Day7/30/2026International Day of Friendship 2026July 30 is International Day of Friendship! Share a book with a friend or find a new story about friendship.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026Logged on this Day8/9/2026Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026You read on Aug. 9, which is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! Have you read something by an indigenous author lately?
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International Day of Peace 2026Logged on this Day9/21/2026Day of Peace 2026Sep. 21 is the International Day of Peace! Reading, which builds empathy and understanding, is the perfect way to recognize this important holiday.
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International Teachers Day 2026Logged on this Day10/5/2026World Teachers' Day 2026You read on Oct. 5, World Teachers' Day! Remember to thank a teacher today!
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International Kindness Day 2026Logged on this Day11/13/2026International Kindness Day 2026You read on Nov. 13! Reading is a great way to learn about others, so spread a little extra kindness and read today.
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