September 8th is International Literacy Day. 

Literacy is a fundamental human right for all.
International Literacy Day | UNESCO

Reading is powerful and terrifies authoritarian governments. That’s why they keep trying to defund education and ban books.  

The 2025 theme is Promoting literacy in the digital era. 

The Moomin family supports reading! 

 

Moomin ABCs  
Issued in 2022 by Finland
Designed by James Zambra

This UNESCO initiative began in 1967 to remind government leaders, public and policy makers of the “critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society.” 

Beyond reading and writing on paper, literacy in the digital era enables people to access, understand, evaluate, create, communicate and engage with digital content safely and appropriately. Literacy is also central for fostering critical thinking, discerning credible information and navigating complex information environments. 
International Literacy Day 2025 global celebration and Literacy Prizes

Last year’s SOD featured Richard Strauss.