Reading Events

March 19, 2026 • 6 min read

Spring into reading: how to celebrate the start of spring with your child

Spring into reading with fresh ideas for celebrating the season. Nature-themed books, outdoor reading and springtime phonics activities.

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March 16, 2026 • 10 min read

Reading dates and literacy events: the UK family calendar

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March 3, 2026 • 4 min read

Celebrating World Book Day: making reading fun for kids

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March 2, 2026 • 1 min read

World Book Day: last minute (onesie) costumes & ideas

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November 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Christmas and advent reading traditions to make the season magical

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November 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Bright ideas for Bonfire Night: spark imagination through reading

Spark imagination this Bonfire Night with reading activities and fireworks-themed books. Ideas for every age, from storytelling to poetry.

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October 24, 2025 • 6 min read

Spooky stories and reading fun this Halloween

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October 3, 2025 • 8 min read

World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the teachers who spark a love of reading

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October 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Celebrate Black History Month: explore stories of courage and culture

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September 29, 2025 • 6 min read

Celebrate Libraries Week: discover, read and imagine together

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September 11, 2025 • 6 min read

Ahoy matey! Bringing Talk Like a Pirate Day to life with reading activities

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with reading activities. Pirate books, word play, treasure hunts and phonics games for kids.

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