Book lovers rise! The time has come to raise a toast to everything literary.
A UNESCO initiative, World Book and Copyright Day is an annual celebration of not just the books we love, but also the authors and illustrators who created them. For libraries, the day is a great opportunity to further community outreach, promote the importance of copyright and champion the irreplaceable role that books and reading play in building a creative and connected society.
There are all kinds of exciting ways you can engage your patrons on World Book Day. To help you get started, we have put together a Britannica Library learning toolkit with digital and printable resources to help your younger readers learn all about books and their authors.
World Book Day Resources
Explore the pleasure and enjoyment reading brings with these resource packs. They contain articles and multimedia from Britannica Library.
World Book Day resource pack – Kids
World Book Day resource pack – Teens
World Book Day Activities
Print out these activities for children to complete on their own or in groups!
Book Review
Pick your favourite book from the library. Explain what makes the book a ‘good’ book for children and why you like it so much. Record your arguments and ideas using the Claim, Reason, Evidence worksheet.
Books and Adaptations
Do you know a book that has been adapted into film, television or a play? Explore both the written and animated version of the book. Compare their similarities and differences using a Venn Diagram.
Author Biography
Create a biography of your favourite children’s author. Include 3 questions you would ask them if given the chance!
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