World Book Day (UK & Ireland) - March 6th, 2025
The Magic of World Book Day: Celebrating a Love for Reading Mark your calendars, book lovers! On March 6th, 2025, the UK and Ireland will come together to celebrate the joy of reading on World Book Day. This beloved holiday has been a staple in the literary calendar for over 20 years, inspiring a love for reading in people of all ages. A Brief History of World Book Day The first World Book Day was celebrated in 1998, founded by a group of publishers, booksellers, and authors who wanted to create an event that would promote reading, publishing, and literacy. Since then, it has grown into a nationwide celebration, with schools, libraries, and bookstores all getting involved. Traditions and Celebrations One of the most popular traditions on World Book Day is the distribution of book tokens. Children in schools across the UK and Ireland receive a special token that can be exchanged for a free book from a selection of specially published titles. This year, the titles include books...