On World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK and Ireland is provided with a voucher to be spent on books. It’s all in an effort to help children foster a love of reading.

As part of the 2025 World Book Day celebrations, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne read to more than 30 students at Prospect Primary School on Friday [March 7]. A Government spokesperson ...

Each class was treated to a minibus trip to the High Street store, giving pupils a chance to spend their World Book Day vouchers. “We believe in the power of books and reading – it can transform lives ...

HUNDREDS of youngsters have dressed up in outfits inspired by their favourite book characters. Children from across Dorset donned costumes in honour of World Book Day 2025. Proving popular were ...

In celebration of World Book Day, a scholar, Prof Bosede Adimula-Afolayan has sensitised students on the need of imbibing book reading culture early in life. Adimula-Afolayan who reviewed her book ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. WORLD Book Day has come around once again, with the annual event now in its 28th year. Each year, children across the country swap their ...

Meanwhile, students were invited to bring a book or character-themed accessory with them for the event, which featured a range of World Book Day-related activities across every year group. A 500-word ...

PUPILS at Lochnorris Supported Learning Centre had lots of fun participating in World Book Day on Thursday, March 6. Everyone came to school dressed as their favourite characters, or in their pyjamas ...

GREASE and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory were among the inspirations for some of this year’s World Book Day costumes in Bradford ... looking out for discounts, vouchers and cashback and ...