Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. In addition to having celebrations with family and friends, many people visit cemeteries and memorials and place flags on the grave sites of fallen servicemen and women.

Students select a poem and create a Stapleless Book using the interactive tool.

Students celebrate the power of words by reading aloud to their classmates and spreading the word of global literacy to their friends and family.

Today is the first day of the New Year on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Marked by parades, picnics, and other celebrations, Labor Day is a time set aside to recognize the achievements of the American labor movement and the dignity in all work.

Students brainstorm reasons why certain books might have been banned and discuss common reasons why books are challenged.

Children show support for their favorite Children's Choice Book award finalist by designing a promotional book cover.

Election Day is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.