2009 News archive

World Book Day 2009 provides vital boost in difficult times

Posted on: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Amongst children, awareness of World Book Day was at its highest ever level in 2009, with 89% of children recalling the day, up from 83% in 2008.
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Winners of World Book Day / Evans schools short story competition announced

Posted on: Thursday, March 05, 2009
World Book Day and Evans are pleased to announce the winners of the World Book Day / Evans schools short story competition. A selection of the best stories will be published by Evans in two handsome volumes and released on World Book Day, 5 March 2009.
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CBBC'S BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Posted on: Thursday, March 05, 2009
SHADOW FOREST BY MATT HAIG NAMED BOOK OF THE YEAR
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Blue Peter Book of the Year

Posted on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
On the eve of World Book Day, 4 March, Booktrust will announce the winners of the Blue Peter Book Awards and name the Blue Peter Book of the Year.
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Win £100 of National Book Tokens

Posted on: Thursday, January 15, 2009
Guilty Secrets - a Survey for World Book Day
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