World Book Day UK
@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social
📚 World Book Day® - Thursday 5 March 2026 📚
World Book Day is a charity, sponsored by National Book Tokens. Follow here for news, bookish fun and more!
World Book Day is a charity, sponsored by National Book Tokens. Follow here for news, bookish fun and more!
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✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
Reposted by World Book Day UK
I’m really proud to have worked on this new podcast series with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social.
We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.
We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I’m really proud to have worked on this new podcast series with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social.
We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.
We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.
Reposted by World Book Day UK
Out this week, Rainbow Roller Skates is the sixth book in the globally bestselling series about the Unicornia academy of magic! 🦄🌈✨
We're running a giveaway with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to give one lucky winner a copy of the book + a Unicornia dress up kit!
worldbookday.com/competitions
We're running a giveaway with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to give one lucky winner a copy of the book + a Unicornia dress up kit!
worldbookday.com/competitions
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Out this week, Rainbow Roller Skates is the sixth book in the globally bestselling series about the Unicornia academy of magic! 🦄🌈✨
We're running a giveaway with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to give one lucky winner a copy of the book + a Unicornia dress up kit!
worldbookday.com/competitions
We're running a giveaway with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to give one lucky winner a copy of the book + a Unicornia dress up kit!
worldbookday.com/competitions
1 MONTH TO GO!
Get ready to #GoAllIn on the fun this #WorldBookDay!
✨Sign up to one of our digital events
✨ Help children choose which £1/€1.50 book to pick with our 'look insides'
✨Discover our celebration materials and resources
There's more to discover on our website - https://ow.ly/4RIr50Y9ke8
Get ready to #GoAllIn on the fun this #WorldBookDay!
✨Sign up to one of our digital events
✨ Help children choose which £1/€1.50 book to pick with our 'look insides'
✨Discover our celebration materials and resources
There's more to discover on our website - https://ow.ly/4RIr50Y9ke8
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
1 MONTH TO GO!
Get ready to #GoAllIn on the fun this #WorldBookDay!
✨Sign up to one of our digital events
✨ Help children choose which £1/€1.50 book to pick with our 'look insides'
✨Discover our celebration materials and resources
There's more to discover on our website - https://ow.ly/4RIr50Y9ke8
Get ready to #GoAllIn on the fun this #WorldBookDay!
✨Sign up to one of our digital events
✨ Help children choose which £1/€1.50 book to pick with our 'look insides'
✨Discover our celebration materials and resources
There's more to discover on our website - https://ow.ly/4RIr50Y9ke8
Assembly ideas, collector cards & more!
Jigsaw Education Group's brilliant reading for fun resources help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/u3k90uP
#ReadingForFun #WorldBookDay #jigsaweducationgroup
Jigsaw Education Group's brilliant reading for fun resources help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/u3k90uP
#ReadingForFun #WorldBookDay #jigsaweducationgroup
February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Assembly ideas, collector cards & more!
Jigsaw Education Group's brilliant reading for fun resources help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/u3k90uP
#ReadingForFun #WorldBookDay #jigsaweducationgroup
Jigsaw Education Group's brilliant reading for fun resources help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/u3k90uP
#ReadingForFun #WorldBookDay #jigsaweducationgroup
FREE POSTAGE FROM 30 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY
Get World-Book-Day-ready with our brand new shop!
Curated with amazing designs from Anita Mangan, Paddy Donnelly, Sheena Dempsey, Emily Jones, Unicorn Academy Spin Master, The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd, MC Grammar, and Pawprint Family.
buff.ly/QPZWANP
Get World-Book-Day-ready with our brand new shop!
Curated with amazing designs from Anita Mangan, Paddy Donnelly, Sheena Dempsey, Emily Jones, Unicorn Academy Spin Master, The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd, MC Grammar, and Pawprint Family.
buff.ly/QPZWANP
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
FREE POSTAGE FROM 30 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY
Get World-Book-Day-ready with our brand new shop!
Curated with amazing designs from Anita Mangan, Paddy Donnelly, Sheena Dempsey, Emily Jones, Unicorn Academy Spin Master, The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd, MC Grammar, and Pawprint Family.
buff.ly/QPZWANP
Get World-Book-Day-ready with our brand new shop!
Curated with amazing designs from Anita Mangan, Paddy Donnelly, Sheena Dempsey, Emily Jones, Unicorn Academy Spin Master, The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd, MC Grammar, and Pawprint Family.
buff.ly/QPZWANP
Go All In on your creativity in the Design a National Book Tokens competition! 🖊️
To celebrate World Book Day and the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, children of all ages are invited to design a National Book Token.
To celebrate World Book Day and the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, children of all ages are invited to design a National Book Token.
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Go All In on your creativity in the Design a National Book Tokens competition! 🖊️
To celebrate World Book Day and the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, children of all ages are invited to design a National Book Token.
To celebrate World Book Day and the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, children of all ages are invited to design a National Book Token.
Behind the magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Discover a brand-new, exclusive digital lesson created by the team behind the world-renowned, best-selling stage show. Meet the cast, creatives and backstage team who bring this amazing show to life.
Sign up for early access: buff.ly/CJo95Tv
Discover a brand-new, exclusive digital lesson created by the team behind the world-renowned, best-selling stage show. Meet the cast, creatives and backstage team who bring this amazing show to life.
Sign up for early access: buff.ly/CJo95Tv
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Behind the magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Discover a brand-new, exclusive digital lesson created by the team behind the world-renowned, best-selling stage show. Meet the cast, creatives and backstage team who bring this amazing show to life.
Sign up for early access: buff.ly/CJo95Tv
Discover a brand-new, exclusive digital lesson created by the team behind the world-renowned, best-selling stage show. Meet the cast, creatives and backstage team who bring this amazing show to life.
Sign up for early access: buff.ly/CJo95Tv
Catch up on our webinar recordings for educators, booksellers and public libraries to learn about our 2026 campaign and discover how you can can Go All In this World Book Day. 📚
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Catch up on our webinar recordings for educators, booksellers and public libraries to learn about our 2026 campaign and discover how you can can Go All In this World Book Day. 📚
Ready, set, WIN! ✨
We have some fantastic competitions for you to enter now on our website!
Don't miss out - buff.ly/hxtge5P
We have some fantastic competitions for you to enter now on our website!
Don't miss out - buff.ly/hxtge5P
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ready, set, WIN! ✨
We have some fantastic competitions for you to enter now on our website!
Don't miss out - buff.ly/hxtge5P
We have some fantastic competitions for you to enter now on our website!
Don't miss out - buff.ly/hxtge5P
Curl up, get comfy, and press play!
Family story time just got a whole lot cosier with the fantastic audiobooks available to listen to on our website 🎧
Discover audiobooks including brilliant ones from our official audio partner, Yoto buff.ly/5hhOAL3
Family story time just got a whole lot cosier with the fantastic audiobooks available to listen to on our website 🎧
Discover audiobooks including brilliant ones from our official audio partner, Yoto buff.ly/5hhOAL3
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Curl up, get comfy, and press play!
Family story time just got a whole lot cosier with the fantastic audiobooks available to listen to on our website 🎧
Discover audiobooks including brilliant ones from our official audio partner, Yoto buff.ly/5hhOAL3
Family story time just got a whole lot cosier with the fantastic audiobooks available to listen to on our website 🎧
Discover audiobooks including brilliant ones from our official audio partner, Yoto buff.ly/5hhOAL3
Packed up and heading your way! 📦
Schools, nurseries and libraries... your World Book Day 2026 posters, book tokens and letters are on their way.
There's less than a month to go until children across the UK and Ireland can redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens at their local bookshop or retailer.
Schools, nurseries and libraries... your World Book Day 2026 posters, book tokens and letters are on their way.
There's less than a month to go until children across the UK and Ireland can redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens at their local bookshop or retailer.
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Packed up and heading your way! 📦
Schools, nurseries and libraries... your World Book Day 2026 posters, book tokens and letters are on their way.
There's less than a month to go until children across the UK and Ireland can redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens at their local bookshop or retailer.
Schools, nurseries and libraries... your World Book Day 2026 posters, book tokens and letters are on their way.
There's less than a month to go until children across the UK and Ireland can redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens at their local bookshop or retailer.
World Book Day outfit: sorted. 📚
Get ready for World Book Day 2026 with our brand new shop!
Packed with exclusive merchandise, and featuring designs from amazing artists and illustrators.
Every purchase helps us to inspire more children to enjoy reading.
Find out more - worldbookdayshop.com
Get ready for World Book Day 2026 with our brand new shop!
Packed with exclusive merchandise, and featuring designs from amazing artists and illustrators.
Every purchase helps us to inspire more children to enjoy reading.
Find out more - worldbookdayshop.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
World Book Day outfit: sorted. 📚
Get ready for World Book Day 2026 with our brand new shop!
Packed with exclusive merchandise, and featuring designs from amazing artists and illustrators.
Every purchase helps us to inspire more children to enjoy reading.
Find out more - worldbookdayshop.com
Get ready for World Book Day 2026 with our brand new shop!
Packed with exclusive merchandise, and featuring designs from amazing artists and illustrators.
Every purchase helps us to inspire more children to enjoy reading.
Find out more - worldbookdayshop.com
Take a look inside the pages of our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 book line-up to help children choose the book they would like to read ✨
Thank you to Nielsen BookData for working with us to provide this exclusive look inside our books.
Discover all our titles here - buff.ly/2ns3bJE
Thank you to Nielsen BookData for working with us to provide this exclusive look inside our books.
Discover all our titles here - buff.ly/2ns3bJE
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Take a look inside the pages of our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 book line-up to help children choose the book they would like to read ✨
Thank you to Nielsen BookData for working with us to provide this exclusive look inside our books.
Discover all our titles here - buff.ly/2ns3bJE
Thank you to Nielsen BookData for working with us to provide this exclusive look inside our books.
Discover all our titles here - buff.ly/2ns3bJE
🎄Season’s Greetings from all of us at World Book Day!🎄
We're taking a break from social media over the holidays.
We’ll return in January with our exciting plans for World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear our latest news.
We're taking a break from social media over the holidays.
We’ll return in January with our exciting plans for World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear our latest news.
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄Season’s Greetings from all of us at World Book Day!🎄
We're taking a break from social media over the holidays.
We’ll return in January with our exciting plans for World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear our latest news.
We're taking a break from social media over the holidays.
We’ll return in January with our exciting plans for World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear our latest news.
We can't wait for our £1/€1.50 books to be available for children next year!
From 12 February 2026 children can choose their own book from the selection, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more about our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books on our website - buff.ly/r3pfA0n
From 12 February 2026 children can choose their own book from the selection, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more about our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books on our website - buff.ly/r3pfA0n
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We can't wait for our £1/€1.50 books to be available for children next year!
From 12 February 2026 children can choose their own book from the selection, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more about our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books on our website - buff.ly/r3pfA0n
From 12 February 2026 children can choose their own book from the selection, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more about our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books on our website - buff.ly/r3pfA0n
Celebrate World Book Day - one page at a time with these brilliant bookmarks from Impact!
They are a great way to encourage children to read by making the experience more fun.
Schools can personalise them with their school logo.
10% of every sale is donated to our charity.
buff.ly/wVsTBcp
They are a great way to encourage children to read by making the experience more fun.
Schools can personalise them with their school logo.
10% of every sale is donated to our charity.
buff.ly/wVsTBcp
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Celebrate World Book Day - one page at a time with these brilliant bookmarks from Impact!
They are a great way to encourage children to read by making the experience more fun.
Schools can personalise them with their school logo.
10% of every sale is donated to our charity.
buff.ly/wVsTBcp
They are a great way to encourage children to read by making the experience more fun.
Schools can personalise them with their school logo.
10% of every sale is donated to our charity.
buff.ly/wVsTBcp
Help your child find their next great read📚✨
Our brilliant 2026 authors and illustrators have shared their top book choices for all ages.
Discover even more recommendations here - buff.ly/NUu6qxc
Our brilliant 2026 authors and illustrators have shared their top book choices for all ages.
Discover even more recommendations here - buff.ly/NUu6qxc
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Help your child find their next great read📚✨
Our brilliant 2026 authors and illustrators have shared their top book choices for all ages.
Discover even more recommendations here - buff.ly/NUu6qxc
Our brilliant 2026 authors and illustrators have shared their top book choices for all ages.
Discover even more recommendations here - buff.ly/NUu6qxc
We are proud to partner with Jigsaw Education Group for 2026! Their free primary and secondary resources - including assemblies, collector cards & more - help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/LAxt7uA
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/LAxt7uA
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We are proud to partner with Jigsaw Education Group for 2026! Their free primary and secondary resources - including assemblies, collector cards & more - help schools with book swaps, creating fun, inclusive reading experiences for every child.
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/LAxt7uA
Discover Jigsaw’s resources here – buff.ly/LAxt7uA
Our brand-new World Book Day 2026 resources are available to download now!
With exciting materials from Jigsaw Education Group, Smart School Councils, Shapes for Schools and Magic Breakfast you’ll find plenty of tips and activities to spark amazing celebrations. 📚✨
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With exciting materials from Jigsaw Education Group, Smart School Councils, Shapes for Schools and Magic Breakfast you’ll find plenty of tips and activities to spark amazing celebrations. 📚✨
buff.ly/5LR4m7b
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our brand-new World Book Day 2026 resources are available to download now!
With exciting materials from Jigsaw Education Group, Smart School Councils, Shapes for Schools and Magic Breakfast you’ll find plenty of tips and activities to spark amazing celebrations. 📚✨
buff.ly/5LR4m7b
With exciting materials from Jigsaw Education Group, Smart School Councils, Shapes for Schools and Magic Breakfast you’ll find plenty of tips and activities to spark amazing celebrations. 📚✨
buff.ly/5LR4m7b
We've had a glow up... ✨
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We've had a glow up... ✨
Public libraries 📢
Join us for our webinar on Monday, 15 December to hear all about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans and get a chance to ask your questions.
Sign up now - buff.ly/DviwnVW
Join us for our webinar on Monday, 15 December to hear all about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans and get a chance to ask your questions.
Sign up now - buff.ly/DviwnVW
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Public libraries 📢
Join us for our webinar on Monday, 15 December to hear all about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans and get a chance to ask your questions.
Sign up now - buff.ly/DviwnVW
Join us for our webinar on Monday, 15 December to hear all about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans and get a chance to ask your questions.
Sign up now - buff.ly/DviwnVW
School library staff ⏰
Sign up for our webinar on Monday 8th December and hear about our exciting World Book Day plans!
Register here - buff.ly/yMTGVQE
Sign up for our webinar on Monday 8th December and hear about our exciting World Book Day plans!
Register here - buff.ly/yMTGVQE
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
School library staff ⏰
Sign up for our webinar on Monday 8th December and hear about our exciting World Book Day plans!
Register here - buff.ly/yMTGVQE
Sign up for our webinar on Monday 8th December and hear about our exciting World Book Day plans!
Register here - buff.ly/yMTGVQE
Calling educators! ✨
Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. 📚
Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg
Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. 📚
Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Calling educators! ✨
Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. 📚
Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg
Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. 📚
Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg
Competitions Alert!
We’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 📖🌟
Enter now on our website buff.ly/haLG5yc
We’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 📖🌟
Enter now on our website buff.ly/haLG5yc
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Competitions Alert!
We’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 📖🌟
Enter now on our website buff.ly/haLG5yc
We’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 📖🌟
Enter now on our website buff.ly/haLG5yc
Help discover the next generation of storytellers!
Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11.
This is a great opportunity to nurture creativity and literacy!
Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11.
This is a great opportunity to nurture creativity and literacy!
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Help discover the next generation of storytellers!
Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11.
This is a great opportunity to nurture creativity and literacy!
Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11.
This is a great opportunity to nurture creativity and literacy!