Celebrate this month’s literary holidays with Open Book Chocolates!
Please Note: Our 2024 Kickstarter campaign ended on Wednesday, October 2nd. We are currently working on reopening our online store as soon as possible. In the meantime, our chocolate bars are available via Late Pledges on Kickstarter.
Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month
“October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to recognize the more than 70 million people in the United States who have learning and thinking differences.”
Learn more by visiting the website for the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Filipino American Month
“Filipino American History Month is observed in October every year to mark the anniversary of the first recorded evidence of Filipinos in America. Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian-American community in the U.S., and are the third-largest racial group in California. Their contributions to our country are exemplary and their achievements are recognized and celebrated throughout this designated month.”
Here’s a selection of books written by Filipino-American authors:
National Book Month
“Started in 2003, National Book Month is a month-long celebration during October dedicated to books and reading.”
How to Celebrate National Book Month:
READ READ READ!
Read a new book and/or read a favorite book.
Put together a book club with family and/or friends.
Help fight book bans. Read banned books. Click here to report the censorship of books.
Visit your local library.
Support independent bookstores.
Listen to audiobooks.
Start a Little Free Library. Click here to learn about starting a Little Free Library.
Use #NationalBookMonth on social media.
LGBTQIA+ History Month
“LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.”
Mad Hatter Day | October 6th
“Mad Hatter Day celebrates the Hatter, a key character in Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland.”
“The unofficial holiday was created in 1986 in Boulder Colorado by a group of computer technicians who were inspired by the Hatter and his antics in the epic fantasy novel.“
Open Book Chocolates is celebrating Mad Hatter Day with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and our matching chocolate bar.
Oscar Wilde’s Birthday | October 16th, 1854
“Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the caveman had known how to laugh, history would have been different.“ —The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Open Book Chocolates is celebrating Oscar Wilde’s birthday with his novella The Picture of Dorian Gray and our matching chocolate bar.
Jane Eyre Publication Date | October 19th, 1847
“[Jane Eyre] was published under [Charlotte Brontë’s] pen name ‘Currer Bell’ on 19 October 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. of London.“
Frankenstein Friday | October 25th, 2024
Frankenstein Friday “…was created to celebrate Mary Shelley and her famous novel Frankenstein (also named The Modern Prometheus). Mary Shelley’s creation spawned an entire genre, countless movie adaptations, and widespread recognition, and from the spooky October month comes another fun celebration.“
Open Book Chocolates is celebrating Frankenstein Friday with Mary Shelley’s novel and our matching chocolate bar.
Books for Treats Day | Halloween | October 31st
“Books for Treats is a non-profit (501c3) movement that encourages you to give gently read children’s books at Halloween instead of candy.“