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Ben Brunton
December 23, 2022
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Pick a perfect World Book Day theme

Pick a perfect World Book Day theme graphic

Choosing a World Book Day theme is an exciting part of planning your activities and events. It’s a brilliant way to spark students’ curiosity and get them searching the bookshelves themselves.

Read our suggestions for picking an inspirational and impactful theme for the big day.


1. Widen learners’ horizons with a big World Book Day theme

Instead of opting for a specific book series as a theme, consider keeping it as open as possible. You might just open your learners’ eyes to a whole new world of books.

Suggestion: consider a genre for a theme (e.g., fantasy, sci-fi, fairy tales, myths and legends)

2. Get factual with non-fiction

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is more non-fiction than fiction. Why not make it your World Book Day theme? You may even reach a reluctant reader along the way.

Suggestion: consider biographies, travel writing, history books, and more.

3. Explore different subjects on World Book Day

Why not explore different subjects through books? Whether delving into the past with history, travelling the globe with geography, or discovering different faiths with RE, you can branch out with your World Book Day theme.

Suggestion: lots of subjects are rich in fantastic fiction and non-fiction that are both great for the classroom.

Children reading at a school event

4. Champion inclusion, diversity, and positive mental health

Use your theme to champion impactful topics, to promote diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing amongst learners.

Suggestion: explore LGBTQ+ themes, inclusion and diversity, mental health, or teach about tolerance through books.

5. Make your World Book Day theme even more meaningful

Why not make your theme giving? Promote a charity or donate your Usborne free book allowance to another organisation.

Suggestion: schools have previously donated books to local hospitals, and community centres.

 

Hopefully, like us, you’re excited by the various themes you could choose for this World Book Day. To explore the full range of fully planned World Book Day events on offer with us, contact your local Independent Usborne Partner here.

 

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