7th March is UNESCO World Book Day, a celebration of books and reading in over 100 countries across the world and across our city.
Newcastle libraries, schools and communities have been celebrating by dressing up, reading and sharing stories exploring the world of books. The Newcastle City Libraries World Book Day competition is open until 10th March and encourages children to design their own front cover for their favourite story. Entry forms are available at libraries in the city or can be handed in to libraries or photos of them emailed to library.childrens@newcastle.gov.uk
There are lots of ways people can be involved, with a whole selection of free activities, resources available to inspire reading and learning in English and other languages, as well as braille, large print and audio.
- Click here to find out about £1 books and use your World Book Day tokens to get one of these brilliant reads up to 31st March.
- Click here to access free World of Stories audio books
- Click here to access Share a Story Corner video stories and resources to support families to read together
- FAMILIES: Click here to find out about ideas for families, book tokens, dressing up, reading together, MC Grammar’s songs and resources and things to try at home
- EDUCATORS: Click here to explore the Reading for Pleasure resources for Early Years, Primary and Secondary schools, Pawprint Badges, Reading Recommendations and advice on reading regularly