Many organizations, libraries and publishers support World Poetry Day to recognize poetic expression and creative energy. Attend or participate in a poetry reading to celebrate this art.

The beauty of Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month is this — you don’t need to make big changes all at once. It’s the small, daily seeds you plant that grow into real change and greatness follows.

International Book Giving Day promotes literacy among children, encourages generosity and sharing and helps build awareness about the importance of books. Gift a child a book today.

Creating a space and time for reading can make it more fun and something to look forward to. Research has indicated that reading before going to bed can positively affect your quality of sleep.

Merry Christmas to all, and to me! Wish we all embrace this feast of being alive, whether alone or surrounded by loved ones! Go forth and make memories on Christmas and every single day.

The principles of Use Less Stuff Day are environmentally conscious purchases, practicality, and necessity. Be mindful about your purchases and invest more care into the gifts you share.

Book enthusiasts enjoy National Book Month to promote reading, writing and literature. As do authors, publishers and the booksellers who bring you those “can’t put it down” stories.