World Book Day has never felt more important, given what we know as classroom practitioners and from educational research about the benefits of reading for pleasure for students' progress, attainment and wellbeing. 

If you are a tutor, teacher, head of year or head of department, you'll find much more than last-minute ideas for World Book Day costumes to dress up as favourite book characters, or classroom door displays!

Whether you are teaching in a primary school or secondary school, try our free resources, display ideas, worksheets and whole-school activities to celebrate WBD and share a love of reading and books with your learners.  

You'll also find activity sheets and book review templates to share favourite books, as well as ideas for book-themed lesson starters to mark the day in style. Our quick children’s book quizzes are perfect for form time with your tutor group, and our fun activities and PowerPoints promote reading for pleasure.

If you are looking for more World Book Day activities and teaching resources for young people, check out our curated collections below: 

KS3-5 English | Primary