World Book Day 2022
Thursday 3 March is World Book Day, celebrating the wonder of reading for pleasure. Even a few minutes a day spent reading with a child can make a huge difference to their development, and their future.
There are thousands of fantastic children's books available free here at the Library, with amazing illustrations and stories for all ages. So why not join us on World Book Day and beyond, and see what you discover...
DRESS TO IMPRESS!
Come along to the Children's Library on Thursday 3, Friday 4 or Saturday 5 March dressed as a character from your favourite book! We'll take a photo of your costume and our judges will decide on 3 WINNERS to be announced on Monday 7 March. The winners will receive £10 in book tokens. Need some costume inspiration? Check out the Wold Book Day website here.
We'll also have a special display on the Reading Tree in the Children's Library. Jot down your favourite books and add them to the tree to make a wonderful canopy of great reads!
GET INVOLVED ONLINE!
There are lots of fun digital events to join in, too. Take a look at the list below or visit their webpage for a host of great family resources.
World Book Day LIVE With Matilda And Friends
LINK: https://www.worldbookday.com/event/world-book-day-live-with-matilda-and-friends/
Monday 28 February, 11.00
Live-streamed from the Cambridge Theatre, London – home of Matilda The Musical
Suitable for Emerging – Independent Readers (approx 6+) and will last approximately 1 hour.
Reality Check: Books As A Portal Into Life Today
LINK: https://www.worldbookday.com/event/reality-check-books-as-a-portal-into-life-today/
Wednesday 2 March, 11.30
Featuring £1 book authors Ben Bailey Smith, Sharna Jackson, and Rashmi Sirdeshpande, students will learn about creating realist fiction or writing non-fiction on topical issues.
Suitable for Fluent – Independent Readers (approx 8+) and will last approximately 40 minutes.
Using Your Imagination: Books As A Way To Imagine The Impossible
LINK: https://www.worldbookday.com/event/using-your-imagination-books-as-a-way-to-imagine-the-impossible/
Thursday 3rd March, 10.00
Featuring £1 book authors Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola, Simon Farnaby, Michael Morpurgo, Joanna Nadin and Rikin Parekh, and Nadia Shireen, students will explore creating fantastical and improbable worlds for their stories.
Suitable for Emerging to Fluent readers (approx 6-11) and will last approximately 40 minutes.
