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BBC Bitesize is hosting a new Live Lesson on World Book Day 2026! This fun half hour programme for 7–11-year-olds will bring primary schools together in a live UK-wide moment to celebrate reading for pleasure.  Tune in at 11am on Thursday 5 March on CBBC/BBC iPlayer or online at bbc.co.uk/livelessons. 

Join a free educators webinar on 15th December at 4pm to learn about World Book Day 2026 plans, celebrate in schools, and connect with fellow educators. A recording will be available if you cannot attend live. Register now to participate.

Register for a free Public Libraries webinar on 15th December at 11am to learn about World Book Day 2026 plans. Hear from the World Book Day team and other libraries, ask questions, and access the recording if you can’t attend live.

Join Pobble for a special World Book Day live lesson that celebrates the magic of stories and the joy of writing. Together, we’ll explore a captivating Pobble 365 prompt, spark ideas, and guide students to write their own imaginative tales inspired by their favourite books and characters.

The National Literacy Trust and Premier League Primary Stars invite you to take part in The Great Big World Book Day Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. The 45-minute quiz will feature two rounds of questions (one football-themed, one reading-themed) pitched by some fantastic footballers and awesome authors! To mark this Go All In Together event for the National Year of Reading 2026, the event will be hosted by a very special ambassador…