April
April 1
Hans Christian AndersenHans Christian Andersen grew up a poor child in a provincial Danish town, but found success as a writer fairy tales and became one of the most widely traveled writers of his day.
April 6
Graeme BaseGraeme Base is an Australia author and illustrator who created one of the world most popular alphabet books, Animalia.
April 12
Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
April 16
Garth WilliamsGarth Montgomery Williams was an American artist primarily known for his work illustrating children's books.
April 18
1906 San Francisco Earthquake and FireThe earthquake and subsequent fire that struck San Francisco, California, in the early morning of April 18, 1906 is still considered one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
Shots Heard ‘Round the World - The Battle of Lexington & ConcordThe first battle of the American Revolution occurred on the village green of Lexington, Massachusetts, just after dawn on April 19, 1775.
April 24
National Arbor DayArbor day is an annual celebration of trees and a day set aside for the planting of trees.
April 30
Poem in Your Pocket DayCelebrate your favorite poem by carrying it around in you pocket and sharing it with others.