World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books for adults and young people presented by The Reading Agency, taking place on 23 April every year.

Reading for pleasure is a globally recognised indicator in a huge range of social issues from poverty to mental health, yet in England alone, 36% of people don’t regularly read (DCMS, 2015).

World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. It’s accessible for everyone, from less confident readers to those who read regularly.

We’re excited to be joining in and celebrating the difference that reading makes to our lives.  We’d love for you to join in too! There are lots of ways you can get involved and enjoy reading:

• Read a book during the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm on 23 April to dedicate time to reading. Share what you’re reading on social media using #ReadingHour and #WorldBookNight to join the online celebration
• Share books with someone else. Talk to friends about the books you would recommend, lend books to each other or gift them. Buy a book from worldbooknight.org to support The Reading Agency and independent bookshops at no additional cost to you
• Not sure what to read? The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads are great, short stories by bestselling authors, and cost just £1 at bookshops, or are free at libraries across the country. See this year’s booklist here.
• If you’re looking after children, share some time reading before bed with our Share a Story Corner video stories and World of Stories free audiobooks.

For more information on how to get involved visit worldbooknight.org and join them in creating a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. We look forward to hearing how you celebrate!