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Professor Sarah McGeown @profsarahmcg.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for sharing! We were delighted to have @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social input into the report. Hoping it prompts thinking and new discussions!

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 7d

We’re excited to share Literacy Lab’s new Future of Books and Reading report 📚

The paper combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading at every age.

Read more here ⬇️
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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 1d

Public Libraries!

Have you registered for your poster packs? 📒

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 1d

Help discover the next generation of storytellers!
Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11.

👉 Find out more and sign up here: buff.ly/zQYuq8G

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 3d

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

A huge shoutout to all the amazing teachers who make World Book Day such an unforgettable moment for the children in your schools and championing the fun of reading every day.

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 5d

There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to register your education setting for World Book Day 2026 📢

Registration for your free £1/€1.50 tokens, posters, and information packs closes on 10 October.

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 7d

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 7d

We’re excited to share Literacy Lab’s new Future of Books and Reading report 📚

The paper combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading at every age.

Read more here ⬇️
buff.ly/8TR7gP5

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Professor Sarah McGeown @profsarahmcg.bsky.social · 16d

Delighted to share the Future of Books and Reading paper, which combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading across the lifespan. Access here: blogs.ed.ac.uk/literacylab/

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 8d

We're proud to support this category and many congratulations to all the books that made it to the shortlist. Some brilliant reads to add to your TBR list!

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit by Clare Harlow, illustrated by Karl James Mountford and published by Puffin Books, the winner of the Breakthrough category at #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards for 2025!

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 8d

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yesterday that the government will ensure every state primary school in England will have a library by the end of this parliament.

Find out more about the campaign and how to get involved.
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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 8d

Say hello to Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Smith, pictured here with their @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social book, Funny FACTopia! 🤣 🤪

We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with all of you! 📚

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #ReadingForFun

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 13d

Competitions Alert!

We’ve got some BRILLIANT competitions on our website.

From book bundles to a chance to win signed copies, we've got some brilliant prizes for all ages 📖🌟

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 14d

Have you registered your education setting for World Book Day 2026 yet?

We ask you to register each year to ensure your token quantities are correct 📚

Closing date: 10 October.

Register here - buff.ly/fmLYRCo

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Fair Education Alliance @thefea.bsky.social · 22d

📊 The Fair Education 2025 Report Card is here.

Our 4 priorities:

1️⃣ Mission-driven government
2️⃣ Workforce in underserved areas
3️⃣ Prepare young people for tomorrow
4️⃣ Universalise inclusion

Read the report👉 www.faireducation.org.uk/report-card-...

#FairEducation #ReportCard2025

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 20d

PUBLIC LIBRARIES 📖

Now is the time to register for your poster packs for World Book Day 2026 💫

Deadline 31 October

Fill in the form in our bio to order yours now ➡️ buff.ly/BuHYn4D

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 20d

Home educators and childminders!

Register to receive your digital token and information pack for World Book Day 2026 by signing up to our newsletter.📚

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#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 21d

Register your education setting for World Book Day 2026! 📢

Get ready to celebrate by registering to receive your free £1/€1.50 book tokens, posters, and information packs.

Deadline: 10 October

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 22d

We’re so excited to share our @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 title: Funny FACTopia! by Christopher Lloyd & Kate Olesin, illustrated by Andy Smith 🥳

In Feb 2026, children can swap their token for a FREE £1/€1.50 book. Perfect for #ReadingForFun in the National Year of Reading!

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Nosy Crow @nosycrow.bsky.social · 22d

The secret is out! 🦄✨

Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 £1/€1.50 books. Children can choose this sparkly and magical book for FREE with their book token from 12 February 2026.

A blue graphic celebrating an exclusive £1/€1.50 children's book for World Book Day entitled 'Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary' published by Nosy Crow and Spin Master Ltd. The book cover is purple and gold with a picture from the Netflix series Unicorn Academy of characters Sophia and Wildstar. Part of World Book Day's selection for early readers, sponsored by National Book Tokens.

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Publishers Association @publishersassoc.bsky.social · 22d

An exciting 2026 line-up of books for World Book Day 2026! Follow @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and hear directly from the authors and and illustrators...

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 23d

✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!

Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨

Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 22d

A huge thank you to Ben Dean and Anita Mangan for joining our panel and sharing their experiences with the 2026 authors and illustrators after a fantastic World Book Day 2025.

It was great to welcome them back! 🌟

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 22d

A huge #WorldBookDay welcome to our 2026 £1/€1.50 authors and illustrators 📚

We can’t wait for you to be in schools, bookshops and libraries - inspiring more children to read for fun!

Thank you to the publishers, booksellers and our sponsor, National Book Tokens who make this possible every year.

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 22d

The Doomsday Club are returning for a brand new adventure for World Book Day 2026! 💥

Set between books one and two, join Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash in a race against time to send a devious, shape-shifting monster back where it came from.
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National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social · 22d

🥳 Your 2026 World Book Day £1/€1.50 books are here 🥳

We are delighted to reveal this year's brilliant line-up of £1/€1.50 @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social books!

Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token 📚✨

Find out more ⬇️
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