March

March 2

  • Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss

    March 2, 1904 to September 24, 1991

    Dr. Seuss and his many zany characters have made learning to read an exciting adventure for millions of children.

March 5

  • Mem Fox Mem Fox

    March 5, 1946

    Mem Fox is Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author. She is well-known in the United States, not only for her delightful stories but also as an influential international consultant in literacy.

March 10

  • Jack Kent

    March 10, 1920 to October 18, 1985

    Jack Kent (1920–85) was an American author‐illustrator of humorous fables, folk tales, rhymes, and other picture books.

March 19

  • A barn swallow flying over water Swallows Return to Capistrano

    March 19, 2016

    The return of the swallows takes place each year at the Mission San Juan Capistano, in California on March 19th, St. Joseph's Day.

March 20

  • Three blue crocus in bloom March equinox

    March 20, 2016

    The seasons officially change when the day and night are equal in length. In the Northern Hemisphere, sprint begins.

March 28

  • Byrd Baylor Byrd Baylor

    March 28, 1924

    Byrd Baylor is an American author of award-winning picture books for children.