World Book Day

Reflections on World Book Day

March 09, 2026 in Reflections

With reading among young people declining, does World Book Day make a difference?

The OTHER World Book Day

March 04, 2022 in News & views

Why are there two World Book Days?

It's World Book Day!

March 03, 2022 in Useful websites

Attention teachers! World Book Day is with us again today, March 3rd, when it is celebrating its 25th birthday! Here are some activities and resources to make it a day to remember.

World Book Day today -- free books!

March 05, 2020 in Bookshelf, News & views, Useful websites

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