A girl in Paisley, Scotland, marked World Book Day on March 7 by dressing up as Pinocchio – complete with an adjustable nose and hovering strings – videos posted to X show. This footage was captured ...

After 10 years of World Book Days, working mum-of-three Georgina Fuller is feeling guilty that she's never handmade a costume. While parents struggle to convince their little one that Anna from Frozen ...

It's World Book Day on Thursday 7 March, when children across the UK and Republic of Ireland are each given a book token and are encouraged to go to school dressed as their favourite characters. For a ...

Today is UNESCO World Book Day, a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, events take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past ...

World Book Day is fast approaching and for many parents, it’s a fun but frantic scramble to find the perfect costume for ...

El Paso celebrates World Book Day with events, book swaps, and discounts at bookstores, breweries, and libraries from April 23–26. From blind date books to bookmark crafts, indie bookstores are ...

World Book Day 2025: World Book Day falls annually on April 23. This day has much more relevance than just for the book lovers. It is a worldwide festival that pays tribute to the written word, ...

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In 1995, UNESCO declared April 23 as World Book Day, a global celebration of literature and the joy of reading. The date is significant, marking the passing of literary giants like William Shakespeare ...

World Book Day – those three words are "enough to make most of us break out in a cold sweat", said Nadia Cohen in Metro. Nobody would argue with the "push to promote children's literacy", nor with the ...