September

Anniversary of H. G. (Herbert George) Wells H.G. Wells' birthday is September 21, 1866, marking him as the father of modern science fiction and a prolific writer known for works like The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. Born in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells' early life was shaped by financial hardship, which fueled his passion for reading and led him to write speculative novels that explored themes of science, society, and the future. Read more about H. G. Wells on Wikipedia Read more about

Anniversary of Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Day is celebrated annually on September 13th to honor the birthday of the beloved children's author Roald Dahl, author of books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. Fans and schools often mark the day with activities, reading events, and costume parties, encouraging a love of literature and celebrating Dahl's imaginative stories and characters. Read more about Roald Dahl on the BBC website Read more about Roald Dahl on the Days of the Year website Video: The Roald Dahl Short

International Literacy Day International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on September 8th, highlights the fundamental human right of literacy and its evolving nature in the digital age, with a growing focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy as a new, essential skill. While a major global event for International Literacy Day 2025 will address how AI is disrupting education, the concept of AI literacy focuses on understanding, interpreting, and ethically using AI systems and their outputs, a crucial aspect for thriving in the 21st century. Read more about International Literacy Day on the UNESCO

International Dot Day International Dot Day, celebrated around September 15th, is a global event encouraging creativity, courage, and collaboration, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot. The day encourages people of all ages to "Make Your Mark" by participating in creative activities like writing, drawing, painting, and sharing their work. The celebration began in 2009 when teacher Terry Shay introduced the book to his class and has since grown to include millions of people in nearly 200 countries.   What is it? A global event celebrating creativity, courage, and collaboration.  Inspired by the children's book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, which tells