World Book Day
With reading among young people declining, does World Book Day make a difference?
This is me looking ecstatic (you don't want to see me when I look miserable or angry) about World Book Day, on which children dress up as characters from books.
I was wondering if the event has any impact on reading. According to a report by the National Literacy Trust it does. Well, I suppose they would say that, but perhaps it does, especially if kids are allowed to select the books that appeal to them (rather than the one which an algorithm-centred reading scheme folisters on to them).
Di you know, there is also another World Book Day: World Book and Copyright Day. But that one, which takes place on April 23rd, is an internation event whereas the World Book Day we've just had is for the UK only.