Celebrate this month’s literary holidays with Open Book Chocolates!
National Women’s History Month
“Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.”
Here’s a selection of books written by women authors:
Greek American Heritage Month
“March marks the start of Greek American Heritage Month, an annual recognition of the significant contributions made by Americans with Greek ancestry. This month-long event is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich history, culture, and achievements of those who have enriched our lives with their presence in the United States.”
Here’s a selection of books written by Greek-American authors:
Read Across America Day | March 2nd
“Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading.”
“On Read Across America Day, our Nation recognizes the value of literacy to our democracy. We celebrate the books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of their understanding, and explore diverse perspectives and cultures through the eyes of others. We also honor educators, parents, librarians, authors, mentors, and everyone who fosters the power of reading to open doors of opportunity and build greater awareness about the complex world around us.”
Bibliomania Day | March 20th
“The story behind Bibliomania Day started in the 1950s, then later made popular by Stephen Blumberg, also known as the ‘Book Bandit,’ from Iowa who hoarded thousands of books. He amassed over 23,600 books from 327 libraries and museums across 45 states, two provinces in Canada, and the District of Columbia. The combined worth of the books was estimated to be $5.3 million. On March 20, 1990, Blumberg was caught when his friend turned him over to the F.B.I.”
Here’s a selection of bibliomania-related books:
World Storytelling Day | March 20th
“World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling… On World Storytelling Day, as many people as possible tell and listen to stories in as many languages and at as many places as possible, during the same day and night. Participants tell each other about their events in order to share stories and inspiration, to learn from each other and create international contacts.“
Here’s a selection of books about storytelling:
World Poetry Day | March 21st
“World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999, ‘with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard’. Its purpose is to promote the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry throughout the world and, as the original UNESCO declaration says, to ‘give fresh recognition and impetus to national, regional, and international poetry movements.’’