World Book Day (UK & Ireland)

World Book Day (UK & Ireland) World Book Day® changes lives through a love of books and reading.
5 March 2026

It's 20 years of ! 📚 Bookshops play an important role in their communities. They're champions of children's reading cho...
18/06/2026

It's 20 years of ! 📚

Bookshops play an important role in their communities. They're champions of children's reading choices and encourage children across the UK and Ireland to read for fun. ✨

Celebrate your local bookshop today! 📖

We’re proud to support the and help educators develop adeeper love for children’s literature and build joyful reading ...
18/06/2026

We’re proud to support the and help educators develop a
deeper love for children’s literature and build joyful reading environments. Sign up now
teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk
The Reading Agency OU Reading for Pleasure

We are excited to be partnered with The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 as we celebrate this year’s outstanding shortlist!R...
04/06/2026

We are excited to be partnered with The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 as we celebrate this year’s outstanding shortlist!

Recognising the very best in children’s publishing across 14 diverse categories, the awards champion books that spark imagination, inspire curiosity, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. From thrilling adventures and heartwarming stories to fascinating non-fiction and stunning illustrations, this year’s shortlisted titles showcase the incredible creativity and talent within children’s books today.

Click the link below to explore the shortlist and find out more about the awards 📚✨
https://ow.ly/IFnq50Z7x6y

Happy ! 🌈 Everyone is invited to Go All In and join the fun with Elmer storytimes, crafting activities, and more!Watch ...
23/05/2026

Happy ! 🌈 Everyone is invited to Go All In and join the fun with Elmer storytimes, crafting activities, and more!

Watch a heart-warming video story of Elmer, read by the David McKee, in our video stories on our website 📖✨ Plus, download the free activity pack, featuring a fun Camouflage Challenge and a Thank You for Making Me Smile” postcard!

Find local events & more free resources at: https://www.elmer.co.uk/elmer-day/

It’s ! 🐝 These busy bees help maintain our ecosystems and ensure the future of our food supply. 🌱Help your little ones ...
20/05/2026

It’s ! 🐝 These busy bees help maintain our ecosystems and ensure the future of our food supply. 🌱

Help your little ones discover why bees matter with the story of Bee and Me by Alison Jay published by Old Barn Books - https://www.worldbookday.com/book-types/read-along-video/

Download our activity pack to support reading together with your little ones.

Create a dream school library! In partnership with Jigsaw Education Group pupils have the chance to win an amazing £250...
14/05/2026

Create a dream school library!

In partnership with Jigsaw Education Group pupils have the chance to win an amazing £250 in National Book Tokens to celebrate reading for fun. Children work together to choose 25 to 30 books they would love to see on their library shelves, then share why those books matter to them.

Enter by 23rd May to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize for your school 📚✨

https://ow.ly/oAe450YWA8G

We're thrilled to announce the winners of this year's National Book Tokens 'Design a National Book Token' competition! ...
13/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce the winners of this year's National Book Tokens 'Design a National Book Token' competition!

The theme for 2026, the National Year of Reading, was 'Go All In' and it inspired so many creative designs. Congratulations to Esme, age 11, who won the top prize - selected by one of this year's special guest judges, Nadia Shireen, and the team at National Book Tokens.

We hope you enjoy your bookshop trip with your classmates! 📚✨

Find out more here: https://www.worldbookday.com/news/celebrating-the-winners-of-the-2026-design-a-national-book-token-competition/

Get your paws on one of our official World Book Day keyrings 🐾Every purchase supports the work of our charity, helping t...
06/05/2026

Get your paws on one of our official World Book Day keyrings 🐾

Every purchase supports the work of our charity, helping to promote reading and champion reading for children across the UK.

Created by our partners Pawprint Family

Order yours here - https://pawprintfamily.com/world-book-day/

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