National Poetry Month
The largest literary celebration in the world, National Poetry Month is an annual celebration of poetry and its place in American culture. (From Planning to Change the World 2021-2022: A Plan Book for Social Justice Educators)
April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day opens in a new tab
April 10 — Eid al-Fitr
A feast to mark the end of Ramadan
April 10 — Birthday of Dolores Huerta, 1930
April 19 — First Day of Rifván
A twelve-day Baha’i festival
April 22 — Earth Day
Each year, billions of people celebrate Earth Day to protect this planet from deforestation and pollution. National Geographic Kids opens in a new tab provides the following tips on how to help our environment:
- Become a waste warrior
- Plant a tree
- Turn off the lights
- Limit your water usage
- Volunteer
- Spread the message
April 22 — First day of Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the emancipation of Jewish people from slavery.
April 25 — Take Your Child to Work Day
April 20 — International Dance Day
This day brings people together from around the world, to erase all cultural, political, and ethnic barriers — through the language of dance!
