To draw attention to the remarkable variety of writing Americans engage in and to help make writers from all walks of life aware of their craft, the National Council of Teachers of English established October 20 as the National Day on Writing.
It’s important for everyone to share their knowledge about writing, organize participating groups in our schools and communities, and transform the public’s understanding of writing and the role it plays in society today.
#WhyIWrite on Social Media
What compels you to write? Tell us on social media by using the hashtag #WhyIWrite and tagging NCTE. We’ll reshare some of our favorite posts leading up to and on October 20, 2026!
National Day on Writing Classroom Toolkit
Get materials and ideas for activities and events!
2027 Student Writing Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Achievement Awards in Writing or Promising Young Writers program.
Students Share #WhyIWrite
In partnership with the National Coalition Against Censorship and its Student Advocates for Speech program, in 2025 NCTE published daily #WhyIWrite insights from students across the country.
Classroom Corridors October 2025
This October, NCTE has opened access to entire writing-themed issues of Classroom Corridors: Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers.
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Literacy & NCTE Blog Series: Celebrating the National Day on Writing
The Students’ Right to Write
