Celebrating World Book Day with Manchester Libraries.
World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives. World Book Day 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday 6th March across the country, and we are excited to share our plans for Manchester.
Author events for schools
On the 3rd March Susan Quinn author of The My Dad and the brand new My Mum books will be visiting local libraries with local primary schools invited to bring their Key Stage One students. There will be stories and crafts in this fun schools session.
On the 5th March we have an engaging online session with Sufiyah Ahmed author of the Rosie Raja series for Key Stage Two children. We will also be recognising International Women’s day.
On World Book Day itself we will have an amazing live event with Steven Butler, author of The Nothing to See Here Hotel series and more at Manchester Central Library for KS2 children.
The above events are only accessible to Manchester Primary Schools. If you are a Manchester Primary School teacher and haven’t yet booked, please email libraryschoolbookings@manchester.gov.uk for availability.
Books for Storytime sessions
Each library story time will be gifting the below books at their Storytime sessions for early years children. No token required, just come along to your local story time and collect your free book. Subject to availability.
- The Magic Balloon
- Bluey’s big little book
- Who’s in Acorn Wood?
- Barbara’s Very Useful Guide to Moods
World Book Day Vouchers for Storytime sessions
You can also collect a £1 World Book Day book tokens at the Storytime sessions, these can be used to exchange for free books in participating book shops and supermarkets. check the World Book Day website for more information. World Book Day – World Book Day | World Book Day is a registered charity. Our mission is to give every child and young person a book of their own.
Design a National Book Token Competition
Want to get creative? Why not join in with the Design a National Book Token Competition. National Book Tokens are inviting children of all ages to share their creativity – and their love for books and reading – by designing their own fabulous gift cards.
Six winning entrants will bag HUNDREDS of pounds worth of National Book Tokens for their schools and themselves – find out more in the link! https://www.worldbookday.com/competition/design-a-nbt/
