Registration opens in September for World Book Day 2027

World Book Day for educators

Here at World Book Day, we have all the ideas and support you need to bring to life our annual celebration of reading for fun. And don’t forget that our expert resources and CPD can be used throughout the year, too. Together, let’s inspire a new generation to see reading differently.

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Everything you need to know


Practical information about this year’s books, tokens and accessible formats to help you plan and support families.

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Registering for tokens

Registration for World Book Day 2027 opens in September. Find answers to common questions and guidance on accessing and sharing the digital £1/€1.50 token.

£1/€1.50 tokens
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Free classroom resources

Save time with downloadable lesson plans, activity ideas, assembly guides and printable materials designed to help you deliver reading for fun all-year round.

Access resources
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Events for schools and settings

Take part in live and recorded World Book Day events, including author sessions, interactive activities and special themed experiences such as the Harry Potter classroom event.

Explore events
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Accessible World Book Day books

Accessible formats are available for selected £1/€1.50 titles, including large print, braille and audio, helping every pupil enjoy a book.

Accessible copies
Educational resources from Jigsaw Education Group featuring colourful worksheets with activities about connection, activity, and awareness. The materials include text explanations and illustrations of animated characters, set against a bright yellow background.

Reading and wellbeing with Jigsaw

We’re proud to partner with Jigsaw Education Group for 2026.

Together, we’ve created free primary and secondary resources to help pupils explore how reading supports their emotions, ideas and identities, celebrating every form of reading from novels and comics to podcasts and digital stories.

Explore Jigsaw resources

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Dressing up in your setting

Dressing up should be inclusive, affordable and optional. Explore simple classroom-friendly ideas and guidance to help every pupil feel comfortable taking part.

Dressing-up ideas
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World Book Day shop

Our brand new World Book Day shop is now open for 2026!

Featuring a range of high quality clothing and accessories made from the finest materials, our t-shirts, hoodies, bags and more are available in bright colours and a range of kids and adult sizes.

Every purchase directly supports the work of the World Book Day charity.

Shop the World Book Day collection

Reading for fun resources

Our free teaching resources are sorted by theme, age and subject, making it easy to plan engaging lessons.

Educator FAQs

Can I use World Book Day’s logo and assets if I am not based in the UK?

We are a charity that operates in the UK, with a mission to promote reading for fun, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. We work to give more children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings. Our annual celebration, World Book Day, is celebrated at the beginning of March every year.

Find out more information about UNESCO’s ‘World Book and Copyright Day’, which is celebrated internationally on 23 April. Many countries use the day to celebrate books and authors and encourage access to books, but these activities are not connected to us.

Find out more on our about us page.

How does the £1/€1.50 token exchange work for booksellers and publishers?

The £1/€1.50 token for book exchange is a contribution to World Book Day’s charitable purpose to encourage reading for fun.  Nearly 1m children in the UK don’t have a book of their own. World Book Day’s £1/€1.50 books are the first book some children own (including 1 in 5 children receiving free school meals).

Publishers produce and pay for the costs of producing the £1/€1.50 books. Booksellers buy the £1/€1.50 books from publishers to gift to children in exchange for their £1/€1.50 book token. The £1/€1.50 is not reimbursed.

It’s important to World Book Day’s charitable purpose that children can access their books, using the token, for free.

Find out more about how booksellers can work with World Book Day.

What is the theme for World Book Day this year?

World Book Day doesn’t suggest a theme, instead we hope that schools and families encourage children to read for pleasure, focussing on the 6 elements of reading for pleasure.

How can I check if I have registered for the £1/ €1.50 tokens?

If you would like to check your registration status, please email [email protected].

How can I apply for a digital token?

Visit our digital token page for more information on how to use them.

How do children receive a World Book Day £1/€1.50 Token?

The £1/€1.50 tokens and £1/€1.50 books give all children the chance to choose and own a book – for free.

World Book Day, in partnership with schools and others, distributes the £1/€1.50 World Book Day book tokens to children and young people.

Can we order the £1/€1.50 books from you?

World Book does not carry any stock of the £1/€1.50 books. Booksellers buy the books directly from publishers or wholesalers.

Our participating retailer map will be available in December.

Do you have copies of previous £1/€1.50 Books?

World Book doesn’t manage the stock of £1/€1.50 books, but some booksellers and supermarkets are able to donate leftover books to schools or community groups. Alternatively, your local library may have our £1/€1.50 books.

Can my school still get tokens even if we have missed the registration deadline, or can we receive more tokens

After the registration deadline please email [email protected] with your school name for any further registration queries.

How can my school get material?

Primary Schools – You will be automatically mailed as in previous year; there is no need to register. If you have previously requested opted out of mailing you will not receive any WBD material. To check or update this [email protected]

If you would like to check that your school’s details are correct please contact the World Book Day Helpline: [email protected]

Secondary Schools – You are asked to register to participate. Please see the secondary school registration section on this site for all details and to check your registration status. Please note that there is a £30 administration fee payable for late registration.

Early Years settings – You are asked to register to participate. Please visit the registration section of this site. We regret that individuals and childminders are ineligible.

For more information please visit our educators page.

How does World Book Day work in Wales?

We work with Books Council Wales to have an exclusive £1 book title for Wales each year in the Welsh language and resources for teachers.

How does World Book Day work in the Republic of Ireland?

We work with partners in the Republic of Ireland ensure there are exclusive €1.50 titles for Ireland, including in the Irish language and materials for teachers. World Book Day materials, including €1.50 World Book Day book tokens are sent to schools in Ireland by the Irish Department of Education.

Please send enquiries to [email protected] about token packs.

Does everyone dress up on World Book Day?

Dressing up is an effective way to encourage children (particularly reluctant readers) to engage with reading. It can help children to express their personal reading choices and share reading recommendations. Children being dressed up also changes the learning environment to one which is more playful. If dressing up isn’t working chose alternatives rather than modifying dressing up – additional themes or rules are a distraction from the purpose of book recommendation. 

How long is the £1/€1.50 token redemption period?

Children and families can start using their £1/€1.50 token from 12 February – 15 March 2026. Visit our £1/€1.50 token page for more information.

Can I use my World Book Day token online?

The World Book Day £1/€1.50 tokens are generally not redeemable with online retailers.

What are the age ranges for the World Book Day £1/ €1.50 books?

World Book Day’s aim is for the books we present to be for all children and families, and particularly to offer a gateway into reading for those who don’t currently see themselves as readers.

Find out more about the age ranges of £1/€1.50 books.

Find your local bookseller.

If you are a school, you can get in contact with your local bookseller to talk through options for the £1/€1.50 token exchange. Some can arrange for the books to be brought or sent into school. 

Your local bookseller might be on a high street or a supermarket. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

How to use the £1/€1.50 token and receive a £1/€1.50 book.

Booksellers buy the £1/€1.50 books to gift to children in exchange for their £1/€1.50 book token.

The £1/€1.50 tokens and £1/€1.50 books give all children the chance to choose and own a book – for free.

World Book Day, in partnership with schools and others, distributes the £1/€1.50 World Book Day book tokens to children and young people.

Find out more on our tokens page.

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