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Celebrity Support
Double Paralympics medal winner Aled Sion Davies and Olympian swimmer Georgia Davies are the new faces of World Book Day 2013 in Wales.
Following their wonderful sporting achievements of 2012, they are putting their faces to the annual reading campaign in Wales. Over 10,000 World Book Day campaign posters featuring the athletes will be distributed throughout Wales in the run-up to World Book Day on 7 March.
Animals Pack – a Free Classroom Resource
This pack introduces a variety of reading materials on the theme of animals to KS2 pupils, but it could also be used in Year 7 and 8, or for transitional purposes between primary and secondary schools. The pack includes a handbook for teachers, 15 copies of the pupil’s booklet and a CD. For further details, please contact angharad.tomos@wbc.org.uk
Give a Book to Celebrate World Book Day 2013
Fabulous books at fantastic prices!
Celebrate World Book Day in style on 7 March by giving your child a book. Make time to read with your child – it’s a gift that will last a lifetime. These special offers are only available for a limited period – 18 February to 9 March – so hurry to your local bookshop now! View the offers.
Free bilingual World Book Day and Stori Sydyn/Quick Reads resources
Bilingual (Welsh/English) World Book Day posters and the Quick Reads 2013 magazine and posters are available free of charge. For further details, contact angharad.tomos@wbc.org.uk.
Press and media
Media queries in Wales should be addressed to:
Kate Williams, Francis Balsom Associates
Tel: 01970 636407
Email: kate@fbagroup.co.uk
