World Book Day is an annual charity event that began in 1995 and is celebrated in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. On World Book Day, every child in full-time education is given a voucher to spend on whatever book they want, with the hopes of encouraging children to read more. Reading more will help to improve their vocabulary while learning new information, and enhancing their creativity in the process!
The theme for this World Book Day follows the message “You Are a Reader” and there will be a focus on reaching children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
It’s also a time when authors, illustrators, books, and reading can be appreciated and celebrated in over 100 countries around the world.
In the age of digitalisation, it’s ever so important to encourage children to read books and help them see the value of literature. By having events like World Book Day, teachers, parents and practitioners can focus on shedding the light on the importance of reading.
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