A BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million secondary school children to unleash the power of reading for pleasure is being rolled out to primary schools for the first time. Bookbuzz Primary, a new programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Key Stage 2, launches this week. It has been developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,…
Schools across the country are invited to take part in a high‑energy, football‑inspired literacy event this World Book Day, as Premier League Primary Stars in collaboration with National Literacy Trust team up to host The Great Big Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. Taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026, the free 45‑minute live quiz is…
Sixteen new £1/€1.50 books announced for World Book Day® 2026 Authors Rose Ayling-Ellis, Hannah Gold, and Jamie Smart are amongst those joining the World Book Day 2026 line-up Much-loved family favourites Peppa Pig, Unicorn Academy, and a new story inspired by one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved tales will also be available for free, in…
London, Thursday 6 March 2025 – Numerous studies show that reading for enjoyment has life-changing benefits, but research[2] also confirms reading it is at its lowest levels since records began in 2005 – with only 1 in 3 UK children saying they enjoy it. So what can we do to help children find the fun…
Children’s disability charity, Children Today Charitable Trust, is marking World Book Day on 6th March with an exclusive reading of Danielle Brown’s “Girls Rule” book, read by the two-time gold paralympic gold medallist and author herself. The event is part of the charity’s ‘Reading for Life’ project which aims to spread awareness of disability and…
Fifteen new £1/€1.50 books are announced for World Book Day 2024 Authors Rosie Jones, David McKee, Tọlá Okogwu and LadBaby are amongst those joining the World Book Day 2024 line-up In 2023, more than 50 million book tokens were distributed by World Book Day through schools, magazines and partnerships Ahead of the celebration on 7th…
The UK’s most successful children’s writing competition, 500 Words, will relaunch this September, supported by BBC Teach with BBC Breakfast hosting the initiative for 2023. The BBC is now searching for teachers and librarians across the UK to register their interest in joining the judging panel to help choose the best entries later…
World Book Day celebrates 25 years This year the National Literacy Trust is celebrating World Book Day with over 100 partners to inspire and delight children with the wonder of books – including hundreds of businesses, publishers, booksellers and authors. This year will mark 25 years since the inception of World Book Day which was…
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Book Day, Year 6 children from Hillingdon Primary School in Uxbridge enjoyed a reception at No.10 Downing Street. At the 90-minute ‘I Am A Reader’ event, the children enjoyed a presentation from Rashmi Sirdeshpande (author of World Book Day £1 book Think Like a Boss: Discover the skills…
