This year World Book day celebrates 25 years, the first ever World Book Day took place in Catalonia on the 23 April 1995. It was originally formed by UNESCO to celebrate the lives of prominent authors. such as Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and others born or whom died on the date 23rd April.
Although, Shakespeare's death was actually recorded 10-days after, as in the 15th Century England used a different calendar to Spain, the Julian calendar was a reform of the Roman calendar, however today, as in Spain 1616, England and the rest of the world use the Gregorian Calendar.
In the UK World Book Day is always on the first Thursday in March, and this year falls on 5th. More can be read about the UK's Charity World Book Day here....
As Publishers, we feel it's important to celebrate the event, as it is quite literally a celebration of Authors, Illustrators and literature.
Many of our Authors and Storytellers celebrate their love of books with thousands of children across the UK. Entertaining, education and bringing books to life - there is no better person to read a story, than the author themselves.
Celebrating 25-years of World Book Day
Sarah-Leigh Wills
Award winning Author
& Illustrator
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Gillie
The adventures of Gillie and
all her friends
Reading age, 3-5, years
Character based
Location:
Herefordshire
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Kids Active Book's Author Story-Time Events ~ A wonderful entertainment experience with added educational magic...
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Booking An Author
Our authors are located all over the UK, so please check that they are in your area before booking. - some may travel, so if are keen to have them it's always worth the ask. They all have different genres of books, ranging from 3-year, story/picture books, to full length chapter books for 11-16-years.
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The Authors
Check out their work, this will give you an idea of type of book they write. Some authors just do readings, some will incorporate workshops. ​
Let us know what you are looking for and we can certainly point you in the right direction.
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Paying an author
Payments vary from a full day to a half day, or sessions - it will also depend if you are booking readings or workshops.
The cost will include travel, unless you are out of the area, travel is then added.
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A nice cup of tea or coffee (and a few biscuits) go down a treat!
Selling books at an event
Books will be available to buy either direct from the author or via our online booking system.
Schools will be offered a discount on the RRP and can pre sell the books .
If you would like the children to have a chance to get the books signed by the author please make this request at the initial booking, that way they can arrange their time accordingly.
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Posters and other publicity material are available, advance bookings are advised.
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Confirming the Booking
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
We will let you know if any equipment – flip chart or scenes, are needed.
Please let us know about parking on the day too.
We ask you NOT don't leave the author alone with the pupils. They are are not there as a substitute teacher. The children's usual teachers should be present during the talk to hear what is said and deal with any behaviour issues.
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Scott Jones
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Secret Of The dark Woods
Adventure & Mystical Novels
reading age, 9-14, years
Character based
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Location:
Cornwall
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Terry Willis
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An Array Of Wonderful Poetry
Story-Picture books
Written in rhyme
Reading age, 3-8, years
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Location:
Hertfordshire
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Linda Dobinson
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Kerr's Adventures
Adventure, Young Chapter Novellas
Reading age, 7-11, years
Character based
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Location:
Hampshire (Basingstoke Area)
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Aimee Farey (Story-Teller)
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Music Meets Literature
Wonderful fun, adaptations of J.L Snooks, Princess Kitty & Luna
Events where the children get to be the book!
Performance age Reception - Year 1
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Young Chapter Books
Book reading age - early readers 5-7, years
Character based
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Location:
UK touring (Early bookings advised)
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Sue Johnson
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Adventures of Vinny
& Mr Jangles