January 12: Charles Perrault On this date in 1628, the French writer known for laying the foundation of the “fairy tale” genre was born. Charles Perrault Banner Use this banner on social media to share our Charles Perrault fairy tales. Blue Beard Blue...
January 17: Anne Brontë On this day in 1820, Anne Brontë was born. She and her two sisters all become well-known English novelists. Enjoy a free audiobook of Anne’s novel, Agnes Grey from the Lit2Go website. Anne Brontë Banner Use this banner on social media to...
January 19: Edgar Allan Poe On this date in 1809, American writer Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston. He is best known for his poetry and short stories, often with mysterious or macabre themes. Edgar Allan Poe Banner Share this banner on social media to share our...
January 18: Elizabeth Cady Stanton On this date in 1892, Elizabeth Cody Stanton delivered her address, “Solitude of Self” before the Committee of the Judiciary of the United States Congress. The speech—with its emphasis on women’s intellectual and...
January 27: Lewis Carroll On this date in 1832, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was born. Lewis Carroll Banner Use this banner on social media to share our Lewis Carroll teaching collection. Alice in Wonderland Illustrations Several dozen...