Although you want the holiday recognized nationally, it may be best to start smaller. You can use the web to gain publicity nationally and even internationally. But, to get official recognition you would want to start at lower, more accessible levels of government. Most national holidays spend some time as state holidays first and only become national when a lot of states have them. State legislators are notorious for having time on their hands and passing inane measures without even reading them. It is also possible you would more easily start with a municipal declaration made by your mayor or city council. Then work your way up.

Personally, I don't think you will get very far with ebook day. It just doesn't seem to lend itself to holiday activities. And, it's hard to posit some political or economic motive for politicians to sponsor it.

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