April
April 1
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans 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 Base
Graeme Base is an Australia author and illustrator who created one of the world most popular alphabet books, Animalia.
April 12
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
April 16
Garth Williams
Garth Montgomery Williams was an American artist primarily known for his work illustrating children's books.
April 18
1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
The 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 & Concord
The 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 Day
Arbor day is an annual celebration of trees and a day set aside for the planting of trees.
April 30
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Celebrate your favorite poem by carrying it around in you pocket and sharing it with others.