The Holidays of Tomorrow

I'm beyond excited to share with you the awesomeness that is Drop Everything and Read Day , happening on April 12th, 2025! Can you believe it's almost here?! This fantastic holiday has been around since 1995, when it was first created by Beverly Cleary , the beloved American author known for her popular children's books like Henry Huggins and Ramona the Pest . Cleary, who would have turned 109 on April 12th, wanted to encourage kids to put aside their daily tasks and simply read for the joy of it! Who wouldn't love that? The idea behind this holiday is beautifully simple: pick a book, any book you like, and dedicate the day to reading it from cover to cover. No distractions, no interruptions, just you and your chosen literary companion. It's a day to relax, unwind, and let the magic of words transport you to new worlds and experiences. So, how do people celebrate this amazing holiday? Well, it's as creative as it gets! Some folks plan ahead, selecting th...