Reading spread the joy of reading for world book day. Mar 09, 2020 world book day book tokens were given out around the ground before the match, and staff from the reading branch of whsmith were on hand to exchange the token for a. Working in partnership with the national literacy trust and the premier league, whsmith will be supporting world book day this year with popup book stalls at football club match days across the uk this march. This year world book day will take place on thursday 1 march in the uk and ireland, although children will be able to spend their book tokens between 26 february and 25 march. Whsmith give books to young readers national literacy. Swindon stories and whsmith teamed up to support swindon town fc foundation to bring world book day books to children and young people at a fantastic popup book stall at the county ground. World book day, taking place in the uk on thursday 3 march, is a global celebration of reading. Whsmith give out books for kids at barnet football club in.
Mar 02, 2020 on thursday 5th march, the world will be celebrating the love of books, authors and the importance of reading world book day 2020. The science of superheroes has been a joy to work on. We also sell over 30million books every year, and over 4,000 writing pads per day. Pick up the books at your local bookstore or library and discover a world of stories. Kirsten grant is an awardwinning marketer and has been director of world book day, the charity behind the worlds biggest celebration of books and reading for pleasure since 2011. With well over 1100 outlets across the country you can find us on nearly every high street, shopping centre, railway, airport and motorway service station. World book day voucher on saturday and swap it for one of 12 books. Whsmith to give out books at crawley town football ground in.
World book day book tokens were handed out on arrival to all young fans attending the match and hundreds of free books were redeemed. With the worldwide mission to give every child and young person a book of their own, world book day is marked in over 100 countries across the globe and is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the uk. Mar 26, 2020 pick up the books at your local bookstore or library and discover a world of stories. Young fans going to saturdays town match can get a free. A muchloved event in the whsmith calendar, world book day is, once again being celebrated by hundreds of stores across the country including here on the isle of wight. Mar 11, 2020 swindon stories and whsmith teamed up to support swindon town fc foundation to bring world book day books to children and young people at a fantastic popup book stall at the county ground. National book tokens are the only gift card welcomed by booklovers and bookshops everywhere. Whsmith ryde celebrating world book day island echo 24hr. Whsmith to give out books at crawley town football ground. Whsmith ryde celebrating world book day island echo. Whsmith give out books for kids at notts county fc in. Heres how your child can get a free book at preston north. The first store in the airside departures area is a conversion of the existing agenda branded news books and convenience store operated by miller. At different parts of the day, when the bell rang, children had to drop everything and read.
Mar 08, 2019 world book day took place yesterday and everyone had a funfilled day. Were encouraging young supporters to dress as their favourite book character, with free roald dahl copies and whsmith vouchers on offer. Young football fans kick off a love of reading at the county. There will be an exclusive book stand setup in the east stand concourse with hundreds of books and free book vouchers to be given out to families in attendance, kindly donated by whsmiths.
World book day, now in its 23rd year, has a mission to give every young person a book of their own. Each world book day children of all ages come together to share their love of reading and are given tokens to encourage them to explore the pleasure of books. As this weekends visit of eastleigh is our nearest saturday fixture to world book day, well be celebrating in the family stand. Bad dad, a heartwarming fastpaced father and son story is out now. Whsmith give books to young readers national literacy trust. Whsmith is one of the uks leading retailers of books, stationery, newspapers and magazines.
Whsmith and miller previously had a joint venture until the late 1970s which originally started out importing press and books for the british servicemen stationed in malta. The entertainer launches the big book rehoming for world book day. The launch coincides with world book day, on march 5. Our book poster competition was won by edward m in 7d for his poster on the hobbit. Bad dad is all about a father and son who take on the villainous mr big.
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Whsmith to give out books for kids at leyton orient in. Whsmith is delighted to once again be supporting and celebrating world book day, now in its 23rd year, but this time at leyton orients home match against cambridge united. The event aims to boost literacy and interest in reading, especially for young people. Whsmith and burnley football club team up for world book day.
Whsmith will be giving out childrens books in celebration of world book day at a pop up stall at deepdale stadium. A major reassessment of world history, it compelled us to look at the past from a different perspective. Whsmith is delighted to once again be supporting and celebrating world book day, now in its 23rd year. The third lou clark novel, following the number one international bestsellers me before you and after you.
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. When the silk roads was published in 2015, it became an instant classic. Claim your free book on saturday thanks to world book day. On 19 june 2009, whsmith apologised after promoting a book on cellar rapist josef fritzl as one of the top 50 books for dad as a fathers day gift. Books are rubbish world book day 2020 world book day from whsmith. Spending just 10 minutes a day reading with your children can make a huge difference to their lives and there are plenty of ideas and resources over on the world book day. Designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, world book day is marked. Whsmith has a strong commitment to running our business in a responsible and ethical manner, and we continue to be ranked highly for corporate responsibility amongst our peers.
World book day 2017 february 23, 2017 books books childrens books claire freedman david almond as if we need an excuse to celebrate everything bookish, each year we love getting involved with world book day, as children of all ages come together worldwide to appreciate reading. Its a riches to rags story that will have you on the edge of your seat and roaring with laughter. Uclan academics turn superhero on world book day news. David walliams is back with his dazzling tenth childrens novel.
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Whsmith to give out books for kids at leyton orient in celebration of. Mar 11, 2020 as this weekends visit of eastleigh is our nearest saturday fixture to world book day, well be celebrating in the family stand. Recognised in over 100 countries across the globe, world book day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the uk. Childrens books, provided by whsmith, will be on offer for just. Get your young addicks involved with world book day cafc. Stockport county fc community foundation, the premier league charitable foundation, national literacy trust and whsmith have teamed up to make 250 free books available. All students in years 7 to 9 received a book token which can be exchanged for one of a selection of wbd books at participating book stores including waterstones and whsmith, or.
Pete selby, head of books for whsmith, then took to the stage and introduced our panel of authors, all of whom have written special edition. Young football fans kick off a love of reading at the. 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. Mar 01, 2018 world book day is the time we all celebrate reading and the impact a book can have on our childrens lives as they grow up and start to make sense of the world. Bad dad is available in hardback and ebook, plus an audiobook narrated by david walliams himself. In october 2012, whsmith faced criticism from shooters after the sale of shooting magazines to children under 14 was banned, although it is legal for children under 14 to go shooting. Check out our latest offers on childrens books to pick up some fun new reads to keep their noses buried in a book. This year whsmith continued to play a leading role in world book day, the annual celebration of books and reading which is marked in over 100 countries across the globe. Youngsters chance to win on world book day with boro and. It is dedicated to celebrating the benefits of reading for pleasure for everyone, everywhere promoting the magic of books, the power of imagination and the importance of sharing stories. With the mission to give every child and young person a book of their own, world. They thoroughly enjoyed being told to stop and read the book that they had at their table. This year whsmith continued to play a leading role in world book day, the annual celebration of books and reading which is marked in over 100 countries. The entertainer launches the big book rehoming to support 1 in 11 disadvantaged children who dont own a book.
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