In partnership with Authorfy
We’ve teamed up with Authorfy to bring you a series of short videos from this year’s World Book Day authors and illustrators.
Perfect for assemblies, classroom discussion starters or inspiring independent reading, these videos help children discover new books, hear directly from creators, and get excited about reading their way.
You can use them as quick warm-ups, part of a reading lesson, or to spark discussion during World Book Day celebrations.
What children’s books should you read next?
Looking for inspiration? In these short clips, authors and illustrators recommend brilliant books children might enjoy reading next.
Use these videos to:
- Encourage peer-to-peer book talkit near entrances, noticeboards, or in newsletters to encourage early contributions.
- Build excitement around reading for pleasure
- Create classroom recommendation displays
What is your top tip for enjoying reading?
Authors and illustrators share their top reading tips — from building reading habits to choosing books you’ll love.
These clips are ideal for:
- Starting conversations about how we read
- Supporting reading confidence
- Reinforcing positive reading habits
What do you want to read more of this year?
Hear authors talk about what they want to read more of and use it as a springboard for children to reflect on their own reading goals.
Try asking your class:
- What do you want to read more of this year?
- Is there a genre you’d like to explore?
- What makes you curious about a book?
Where is your favourite place to read?
From cosy corners to unexpected spots, these videos celebrate all the different places reading can happen.
Perfect for:
- Creating a class reading space
- Launching a “reading anywhere” challenge
- Sharing photos of your favourite reading spots
Who are you and what do you write?
Get to know this year’s World Book Day authors and illustrators. In these introductions, they share who they are and the kinds of stories they create.
A great way to:
- Introduce an author before reading their book
- Support author studies
- Help children connect creators with genres
Full videos
Watch the full-length interviews and features with this year’s authors and illustrators.
These are ideal for:
- Dedicated author sessions
- Whole-class viewing
- Deepening understanding of the creative process
Related resources
Looking for more ways to celebrate and use your World Book Day videos?
- Explore this year’s £1/€1.50 books including dressing-up ideas and free activity packs
- Browse our classroom resources that support reading for pleasure
- Learn more about how to use the £1/€1.50 book tokens
Use of World Book Day resources
These resources are free to use for schools, early years settings, libraries, charities, and community groups celebrating World Book Day. Commercial organisations must have a partnership or licence agreement in place before using World Book Day assets. If you are interested in working with us, please contact [email protected].