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National Author’s Day is celebrated on November 1 every year. This day honors authors and encourages every writer to keep working on their magnum opus. Writing a novel or even a short story is challenging, and achieving their dreams requires perseverance. Take this day to encourage all authors to write their favorite books and express gratitude to every writer and author around you in any way you can. Authors’ Day celebrates the incredible creations that these talented souls bring into the world through the power of their pens.
All writers are vain, selfish and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives lies a mystery. Writing a book is a long, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. – George Orwell
National Author’s Day Observance
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 1 | Friday |
| 2025 | November 1 | Saturday |
| 2026 | November 1 | Sunday |
| 2027 | November 1 | Monday |
| 2028 | November 1 | Wednesday |
History of National Author’s Day
The origins of National Author’s Day are still unclear. In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, the president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, proposed dedicating a day to honor American authors. A teacher and avid reader throughout her life, McPherson was inspired to do this after a meaningful experience during World War I. While recovering in the hospital, she wrote a fan letter to Irving Bacheller, a fiction writer, to express her appreciation for his story Eben Holden’s Last Day A’ Fishin. In response, Bacheller sent her an autographed copy of another work. Moved by his thoughtful gesture, McPherson felt she could never fully express her gratitude, and this realization inspired her to advocate for a day to recognize and celebrate authors.
Other Celebrations on November 1
November 1 is also celebrated as
- World Vegan Day
- Extra Mile Day
- National Cook for Your Pets Day
- Love Your Lawyer Day
- Fountain Pen Day
How to Celebrate National Author’s Day
Celebrating National Author’s Day is simple and enjoyable. There are two ways to join in: pick up a book by your favorite author or discover a new author you haven’t read yet. Visit your local library and explore possibilities with the staff, no one knows authors like a librarian! You can also encourage children and young people to read books by well-known authors by sharing the many benefits of reading. Use the hashtag #NationalAuthorsDay to share your thoughts on social media.