Month: June 2025

June is celebrated as Audiobook Month primarily to raise awareness about the joys and benefits of audiobooks. Here’s why June was chosen and what the month represents:

1. Summer Reading Season

• June kicks off summer in many parts of the world, especially in the U.S., which is when people often have more free time to read (or listen) during vacations, travel, and long commutes.


• Audiobooks are especially convenient for travel—on road trips, flights, or beach days—making them a perfect fit for summer.

2. Industry Promotion

• The Audio Publishers Association (APA) established June as Audiobook Month in 2008 to promote the format, showcase new releases, and highlight the work of narrators, authors, and producers.


• It encourages people who haven’t tried audiobooks to give them a chance and explores how they can enhance reading experiences.

3. Accessibility & Literacy

• Audiobook Month also emphasizes how audiobooks support accessibility, especially for people with visual impairments, dyslexia, or other reading challenges.


• They help improve literacy and language skills by modeling fluent reading and engaging storytelling.

June is Audiobook Month because it aligns with summer reading trends, helps promote the audiobook industry, and celebrates the unique ways audiobooks make stories more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.