Our World Book Day resources and celebration materials are now available!

Your guide to running book distribution

We’re delighted to be working with you to bring the fun of reading to more children and young people. By working together to put books into children’s hands, we help them begin a journey towards becoming lifelong readers.

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World Book Day

5th March 2026

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Resources to support you


We have a range of online resources to support you in delivering your project and engaging your local community with your free book offer

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Find everything you need to deliver your project and engage your local community in our comprehensive toolkit.

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Online Resources

Here you’ll find digital assets for social media and website use, printable materials such as posters, logos and brand guidelines.

These resources are free to use by approved schools, charities, and community organisations taking part in World Book Day’s Community Book Distribution programme.

Main Resources

Libraries Project Partners

Here you’ll find further resources including suggested copy for marketing and PR, evaluation support, and our terms and conditions for charity and not-for-profit partners.

Libraries Project Resources
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National Year of Reading Partners

Here you’ll find further resources including suggested copy for marketing and PR, evaluation support, and our terms and conditions for charity and not-for-profit partners.

National Year of Reading Resources
World Book Day 2026 poster on a blue background, featuring a cartoon book character and a selection of book covers. The text promotes choosing a free £1.50 book with a World Book Day token.

World Book Day books

If you have been selected to receive community copies, these will be sent out at the end of January ahead of token redemption from 12 February.

Please only email us after the end of January if your books have not arrived. 

The £1/€1.50 books

Every child should have the chance to choose and own a book. Before launching your book exchange, explore this year’s £1/€1.50 titles to help inspire your community and support children’s choice.

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