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BBC Bitesize is hosting a new Live Lesson on World Book Day 2026! This fun half hour programme for 7–11-year-olds will bring primary schools together in a live UK-wide moment to celebrate reading for pleasure.  Tune in at 11am on Thursday 5 March on CBBC/BBC iPlayer or online at bbc.co.uk/livelessons. 

Hear from the World Book Day team about our exciting 2026 plans, plus ways to celebrate in your school.

Hear from the World Book Day team about our exciting 2026 plans, plus ways to celebrate in your library.

Watch our school library staff webinar to hear about our exciting World Book Day plans for 2026 plus get inspiration for ways to celebrate in your library.

Join Pobble for a special World Book Day live lesson that celebrates the magic of stories and the joy of writing. Together, we’ll explore a captivating Pobble 365 prompt, spark ideas, and guide students to write their own imaginative tales inspired by their favourite books and characters.

The National Literacy Trust and Premier League Primary Stars invite you to take part in The Great Big World Book Day Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. The 45-minute quiz will feature two rounds of questions (one football-themed, one reading-themed) pitched by some fantastic footballers and awesome authors! To mark this Go All In Together event for the National Year of Reading 2026, the event will be hosted by a very special ambassador…