The mass giveaway enables young bookworms to take their token to a book shop and swap it for an exclusive free world book day book. After coming up with cheap world book day costume ideas and usually making something out of nothing, at the end of the school day, its not actually over. But our core activity continues providing schools and their attending children with school packs, display material and the world book day 1. This date came about after serious thought and lengthy discussion to ensure that we were making the best decision for all participants and our supporters.
World book day or international day of the book is celebrated around the world on april 23rd although in the uk it is celebrated on the first thursday in march. World book day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the uk, and as part of the wider usborne family, independent usborne organisers host celebrations for hundreds of schools across the uk and. The main aim of world book day in the uk is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. The world book day share a story live tour also returns in 2020. Design a national book token competition 2020 world. Thousands of bookshops across the country help make world book day what it is the biggest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world and the. Play the hidden books game to win a years supply of books a. We works with three brilliant reading charities world book day, book aid international and read for good to support reading for everyone.
Thousands of bookshops and supermarkets are taking part in world book day. You can exchange the token for free for one of the special world book day books. After this time, charges apply to obtain tokens and resource packs. The duchess of cornwall is to visit a london primary school with world book day authorspokesman anthony horowitz. As you can see from the image above and the list below, its a fantastic selection of titles with some incredible. World book day 2020 may have been and gone in another whirlwind of character costumes and excited bookshelf browsing, but that love of reading is something they can take with them all year long. In the uk and ireland world book day will be on thursday 5 march 2020. Mar 01, 2018 in partnership with schools, world book day organisers will be handing out over 15 million. Sweden observes world book day with writing competitions across schools and colleges. World book day is a charity event held annually in the united kingdom and ireland on the first. World book day is usually held on the first thursday in march and as well as experimenting with their dressing up box, children will receive national book tokens.
In spain, its customary to give books as presents on world book day. Every year 14 million book tokens are given to school children across the uk and ireland. All other schools receive tokens automatically but you should register to confirm the number of tokens you actually require. On thursday its the 15th world book day and children of all ages will come together to appreciate reading. Mcdonalds makes big change to happy meals for world book day. Mcdonalds is adding book tokens to its happy meals from today, giving hungry diners the chance to nab a free book.
Provided by the national book tokens ltd, publishers and booksellers, millions of book vouchers are sent to children and young people across the country. Feb 05, 2020 mcdonalds is adding an extra gift in to its happy meals to mark world book day. World book day set to give away 14m book tokens books. World book day isnt just a sophisticated form of torture for parents with neither the time nor the skills to run up. World book day is the biggest celebration of its kind. Roald dahl and harry potter provide world book day. You can see a list of all participating stores and find the one closest to you here so that you can redeem your. Check out our latest offers on childrens books to pick up some fun new reads to keep their noses buried in a book. Use these useful cutouts as tokens at your own book day book swap. National book tokens are the only gift card welcomed by booklovers and bookshops everywhere. Book tokens are sent out to schools each year in the hope that it will help more children to own a book of their own. Below are all of the free pogo tokens and free club pogo passes directly from, updated and checked daily. Amongst children receiving free school meals, this number increased to 3 in 10 32. Claim your free book on saturday thanks to world book day.
Entrants must like and comment on the competition post to enter, telling us the title of the most recent story that theyve shared. Mcdonalds is giving away free books with happy meals. World book day is all about getting kids into bookshops. What can you get with your world book day tokens and where. When is world book day 2021 and why is it celebrated. Kids in the uk receive tokens which they can take to a local bookseller for discounts. Liverpools best world book day costumes from last year. Can you guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture. Read on and see which one youd like to get with your world book day token. Mcdonalds and world book day to give book tokens with happy.
Amazon gives away free books each year in recognition of world book day, and this. Mar 05, 2020 world book day is the biggest celebration of its kind. Mar 01, 2018 if you would like to request a copy of a world book day 2018 title in large print call guide dogs on 0118 983 8275 or visit their website here. It is organized by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco, to promote reading, publishing and. As world book day tokens are only valid in a bookshop it tackles this issue, it brings the reader, book and bookseller together and begins a relationship breaking down the stigma of a bookshop being a maze of words that is impossible for new readers to navigate through. The aim of it is to celebrate authors, books, illustrators and of course reading.
World book day is here and with it comes the perfect opportunity to share a love of books and reading with your school. Mcdonalds and world book day to give book tokens with. Every year, the people behind world book day send a load of free. To read more or find your nearest bookshop, visit the website, and follow on facebook and twitter. World book day 2017 targets giving away 1m books to children. Register now for world book day world book day tokens. We cannot guarantee there will be sufficient tokens to fulfil your requirements and please note that charges apply for late registration. National book tokens proud to sponsor world book day. Amongst children receiving free school meals, this number increased to 3 in 10. If you would like to request a copy of a world book day 2018 title in large print call guide dogs on 0118 983 8275 or visit their website here. The best book gifts for christmas 2019 national book tokens. National book tokens will be distributing more than 15 million. Are preschool children entitled to world book day book tokens. Plus, if youre looking for world book day teaching resources, or even costume ideas for the big day, weve got plenty for you to browse.
When world book day comes around, theres no excuse not to read. Please note that we only accept 2020 world book day tokens for the march book club offer. To find a participating shop where you can exhange your token, click here. You can take the tokens in to bookshops and supermarkets up and down the country and redeem them for titles that are on offer. Find the book titles with national book tokens hidden. From 5 february until tuesday 17 march, every happy meal served in the uk and ireland will be handed over with a. World book day, which this year takes place on 5th march, is now in its 21st year as a charity and has distributed over 300 million world book day tokens to children across the uk and ireland. Feb 05, 2020 every happy meal served will come with a. Thousands of bookshops and supermarkets are taking part in. Find your local participating bookseller by downloading a list here or by searching here. Free book tokens this saturday posted on march 7, 2019 by the dons trust afc wimbledon foundation and whs smiths are running a popup bookstall between. World book day is now in its 21st year as a charity and has distributed over 300 million world book day tokens to children across the uk and ireland. Dont forget that you can spend your world book day tokens on the scholastic shop to get.
World book day partners with mcdonalds the bookseller. Mar 05, 2020 the world book day share a story live tour also returns in 2020. The most recent new free pogo tokens offers are marked with new. To help young people to do that, book tokens are given. National book tokens are sold and accepted for exchange in almost all uk bookshops, including all major chains. National book tokens supporting reading for everyone with world book day. Mar 01, 2018 world book day, in partnership with schools all over the uk, will be distributing more than 15 million. Pogo tokens can be used to wager in pogos casino games, to buy gifts and pogo expressions for your friends, or as a status symbol. World book day design a book token competition, book tokens ltd, 6 bell yard, london wc2a 2jr. They can be bought for any occasion and spent in wh smith. As part of the celebration of books the school will be distributing world book day tokens, from 27th february, to mark and celebrate world book day wbd. The aim of this initiative is to ensure every child can have the joy of owning a book.
Book day what it is the biggest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world and the. World book day set to give away 14m book tokens books the. One world book day book token should be given to each pupil. When is world book day 2019 and why does it happen. Every child is entitled to a free voucher for world book day heres. This world book day, we are offering 4 lucky schools the chance to win a free author event. National book tokens gift cards can be bought and spent at thousands of bookshops across the uk and ireland. Usborne and world book day usborne childrens books. We take into consideration religious holidays, school terms and potential conflict with other charitable activities. World book day is a registered charity with one mission. The nbt scheme also sponsors the uk and irish world book day, as well as other literary events and awards such as the telegraph book club tour, 1 global reads 2, the daily mail book club 3 and the books are my bag readers. Mcdonalds is giving out free book tokens in happy meals. This year there are loads of cool books that you can get for free. Thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and.
Dont forget free books on world book day skint dad. If youre unable to post your entry to us, please email a scan or photo to email protected with world book day design a book token competition in the subject line. With more than 15 million book tokens going out this year, every child wanting to get their hands on their free book or. Proud sponsors of world book day the biggest celebration of books and reading. Our sponsorship and investment in the campaign helps to send over 15 million. The fast food giant is adding a book token in to its meals between february 27 and march 29. Alternatively, the token can be used at participating book stores, before march 31 st 2019 for. The world book day book tokens are valid from thursday 27 february until sunday 29 march 2020.
A firm favourite with teachers, national book tokens are the perfect way to reward or motivate children during the prizegiving season and a great way of inspiring them to read. The redemption period of the world book day book token is. The united kingdoms own version of world book day began in 1998, launched by prime minister tony blair at the globe theatre in london. Children can take their book token to any participating bookshop and exchange it free of charge for one of the special world book day books. The world book day website says, thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and booksellers, world book day, in partnership with schools all over the country, will be. World book day 2020 is upon us, and to celebrate amazon is currently offering nine free books on the kindle store. World book day is the ideal moment for children to learn more about the books and authors they already love, and get to know the books and authors that will be a massive part of their future. The world book day book token is also redeemable against any book or audiobook worth. Mar 05, 2020 world book day will be held on thursday 5 march 2020 and last september, toppsta was invited to an exclusive event to reveal the 2020 world book day books. Free books are now available on amazon to celebrate world. This book token entitles you to buy a book with it, and is received both in primary school and secondary school.