World Read-Aloud Day is February 7

 

World Read-Aloud Day, celebrated on the first Wednesday in February, highlights "the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right," according to LitWorld, its founding organization. You can learn more about the history of this event and download a read-aloud activity packet here, and check out this resource for some additional read-aloud ideas.