World Book Day
Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts among stars celebrating World Book Day
The annual event aims to get children and young people reading for pleasure by offering them vouchers and encouraging them to dress up.
Sir Lenny Henry hails the importance of libraries for children on World Book Day
To mark World Book Day, the comedian and actor reflected on how reading from an early age helped set him up for a future in the creative industries.
Queen Consort reflects on importance of reading in childhood for World Book Day
To mark World Book Day on Thursday, Camilla sat down with Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho to discuss their shared love of books.
Dick King-Smith’s unfinished book completed by his great-granddaughter
Dick King-Smith wrote The Sheep-Pig, which was later adapted into the film Babe.
Konnie Huq: Children learn empathy from reading which will ‘fix’ world problems
The author and illustrator will read book extracts at Camden Market to celebrate World Book Day.
Olympian Greg Rutherford and Beano reveal World Book Day collaboration
The campaign aims to encourage children to visit their local library.
Coleen Rooney shares Sir Captain Tom Moore tribute moment
Her son honoured the late fundraiser who became a national hero.
Children, adults and authors celebrate ‘more important than ever’ World Book Day
Despite many being stuck at home, thousands of children dressed as their favourite literary characters.
World Book Day can be the ‘birth of reading’ for many children, says Camilla
A virtual programme of events will mark this year’s celebration.
Special post boxes mark World Book Day
Authors and illustrators of children’s books are being honoured with the unique designs.