National Family Literacy Day

About National Family Literacy Day

National Family Literacy Day®, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family literacy programs.

First held in 1994, the annual event is officially celebrated on November 1st, but many events are held throughout the month of November. Schools, libraries, and other literacy organizations participate through read-a-thons, celebrity appearances, book drives, and more.

1Oct

Fire Pup Day

• Education
• USA

Firepup is a friendly Dalmatian cartoon character, who makes learning about fire and burn prevention and life safety issues, fun, entertaining, and non-threatening.

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13Oct

National Train Your Brain Day

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Train Your Brain Day

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1Nov

National Authors’ Day

• Education
• USA

Do the write thing! Why not celebrate National Author's Day by sending a thank you tweet to your favorite author?

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8Nov

National Parents as Teachers Day 

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Parents as Teachers Day 

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Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

• Education
• Bulgaria

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

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National Jealousy Day

• Finance
• Finland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Jealousy Day

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Movember

• Charity
• International

Every November, many men in the UK grow a moustache as part of Movember and the range of charities they support.

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World Vegan Month

• Food
• International

Vegan Month marks the formation of the Vegan Society in November 1944.

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