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๐Ÿ“š World Book Dayยฎ - Thursday 5 March 2026 ๐Ÿ“š World Book Day is a charity, sponsored by National Book Tokens. Follow here for news, bookish fun and more!

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Happy World Teachersโ€™ Day!

A huge shoutout to all the amazing teachers who make World Book Day such an unforgettable moment for the children in your schools and championing the fun of reading every day.

05.10.2025 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thereโ€™s only ONE WEEK LEFT to register your education setting for World Book Day 2026 ๐Ÿ“ข

Registration for your free ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 tokens, posters, and information packs closes on 10 October.

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

03.10.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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01.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re excited to share Literacy Labโ€™s new Future of Books and Reading report ๐Ÿ“š

The paper combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading at every age.

Read more here โฌ‡๏ธ
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01.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Delighted to share the Future of Books and Reading paper, which combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading across the lifespan. Access here: blogs.ed.ac.uk/literacylab/

22.09.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

We're proud to support this category and many congratulations to all the books that made it to the shortlist. Some brilliant reads to add to your TBR list!

30.09.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit by Clare Harlow, illustrated by Karl James Mountford and published by Puffin Books, the winner of the Breakthrough category at #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards for 2025!

30.09.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yesterday that the government will ensure every state primary school in England will have a library by the end of this parliament.

Find out more about the campaign and how to get involved.
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30.09.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Say hello to Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Smith, pictured here with their @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social book, Funny FACTopia! ๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿคช

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with all of you! ๐Ÿ“š

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #ReadingForFun

30.09.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Competitions Alert!

Weโ€™ve got some BRILLIANT competitions on our website.

From book bundles to a chance to win signed copies, we've got some brilliant prizes for all ages ๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŒŸ

Enter now on our website buff.ly/CVtXapN

25.09.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you registered your education setting for World Book Day 2026 yet?

We ask you to register each year to ensure your token quantities are correct ๐Ÿ“š

Closing date: 10 October.

Register here - buff.ly/fmLYRCo

24.09.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“Š The Fair Education 2025 Report Card is here.

Our 4 priorities:

1๏ธโƒฃ Mission-driven government
2๏ธโƒฃ Workforce in underserved areas
3๏ธโƒฃ Prepare young people for tomorrow
4๏ธโƒฃ Universalise inclusion

Read the report๐Ÿ‘‰ www.faireducation.org.uk/report-card-...

#FairEducation #ReportCard2025

16.09.2025 08:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES ๐Ÿ“–

Now is the time to register for your poster packs for World Book Day 2026 ๐Ÿ’ซ

Deadline 31 October

Fill in the form in our bio to order yours now โžก๏ธ buff.ly/BuHYn4D

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

18.09.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Home educators and childminders!

Register to receive your digital token and information pack for World Book Day 2026 by signing up to our newsletter.๐Ÿ“š

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

18.09.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Register your education setting for World Book Day 2026! ๐Ÿ“ข

Get ready to celebrate by registering to receive your free ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 book tokens, posters, and information packs.

Deadline: 10 October

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17.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re so excited to share our @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 title: Funny FACTopia! by Christopher Lloyd & Kate Olesin, illustrated by Andy Smith ๐Ÿฅณ

In Feb 2026, children can swap their token for a FREE ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 book. Perfect for #ReadingForFun in the National Year of Reading!

16.09.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A blue graphic celebrating an exclusive ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 children's book for World Book Day entitled 'Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary' published by Nosy Crow and Spin Master Ltd. The book cover is purple and gold with a picture from the Netflix series Unicorn Academy of characters Sophia and Wildstar. Part of World Book Day's selection for early readers, sponsored by National Book Tokens.

A blue graphic celebrating an exclusive ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 children's book for World Book Day entitled 'Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary' published by Nosy Crow and Spin Master Ltd. The book cover is purple and gold with a picture from the Netflix series Unicorn Academy of characters Sophia and Wildstar. Part of World Book Day's selection for early readers, sponsored by National Book Tokens.

The secret is out! ๐Ÿฆ„โœจ

Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 books. Children can choose this sparkly and magical book for FREE with their book token from 12 February 2026.

16.09.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An exciting 2026 line-up of books for World Book Day 2026! Follow @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and hear directly from the authors and and illustrators...

16.09.2025 11:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to Ben Dean and Anita Mangan for joining our panel and sharing their experiences with the 2026 authors and illustrators after a fantastic World Book Day 2025.

It was great to welcome them back! ๐ŸŒŸ

16.09.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A huge #WorldBookDay welcome to our 2026 ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 authors and illustrators ๐Ÿ“š

We canโ€™t wait for you to be in schools, bookshops and libraries - inspiring more children to read for fun!

Thank you to the publishers, booksellers and our sponsor, National Book Tokens who make this possible every year.

16.09.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Doomsday Club are returning for a brand new adventure for World Book Day 2026! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Set between books one and two, join Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash in a race against time to send a devious, shape-shifting monster back where it came from.
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16.09.2025 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฅณ Your 2026 World Book Day ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 books are here ๐Ÿฅณ

We are delighted to reveal this year's brilliant line-up of ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social books!

Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 book token ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Find out more โฌ‡๏ธ
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16.09.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So happy to have you in the WBD family ๐Ÿ“š

16.09.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So exciting!

16.09.2025 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad you're looking forward to it!

16.09.2025 09:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thrilled that you're part of our line-up ๐ŸŒŸ

16.09.2025 09:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for all your support! Very excited to have this book as part of our line-up ๐Ÿ“š

16.09.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for your support!

16.09.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
World Book Day 2026: Nathanael Lessore, Against All Odds
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Watch Nathanael Lessore introduce 'Against All Odds'

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay

16.09.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our #WorldBookDay 2026 ยฃ1/โ‚ฌ1.50 book for INDEPENDENT READERS is 'Against All Odds' by Nathanael Lessore ๐Ÿ“šโšฝ๐ŸŽค

Norantoโ€™s got football, his crew, and a big weekend ahead. Poetry? Thatโ€™s not part of the planโ€ฆ until it wonโ€™t leave him alone.

www.worldbookday.com/books/agains...

16.09.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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