No, world book day book tokens can only be redeemed by children in participating bookshops and you should direct children to your nearest participating bookshop. If these tokens were available for adults it would encourage nonreaders to begin their reading journey, allowing them access to a selection of books that they would never normally have. All material, including euro book tokens, is sent in bulk to ireland and is despatched to schools by the irish. Liverpools best world book day costumes from last year.
The book tokens can only be used in participating bookshops and only one. Are preschool children entitled to world book day book tokens. In spain, its customary to give books as presents on world book day. The redemption period of the world book day book token is. More than 90% of the uks libraries are taking part in world book day, through a partnership with the reading agency. As im sure you know world book day is fast approaching on 5th march 2020. The mass giveaway enables young bookworms to take their token to a book shop and swap it for an exclusive free world book day book. World book day is fast approaching and with it comes the perfect opportunity to share a love of books and reading with your school. World book day is the biggest celebration of its kind. World book day set to give away 14m book tokens books. There is an option to find out which of the stockists are in your area.
The aim of this initiative is to ensure every child can have the joy of owning a book. Thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and booksellers, world book day, in partnership with schools all over the country, will be distributing more than 15 million. They can be bought for any occasion and spent in wh smith. Mcdonalds and world book day to give book tokens with. World book day is here and with it comes the perfect opportunity to share a love of books and reading with your school. The aim of it is to celebrate authors, books, illustrators and of course reading. The world book day book tokens are valid from thursday 27 february until sunday 29 march 2020.
World book day 2019 is a global campaign to give every child around the world a book of their own. The heart of world book day is encouraging book haters to become book lovers, to tackle the elitist stereotypes around reading, to give a child a form of escapism. Usborne and world book day usborne childrens books. World book day is funded by contributing publishers, the generous sponsorship of national book tokens ltd and other supporters, as well as the participating booksellers who fund the entire cost of the book token redemption. Tokens can be exchanged for books on world book day what is the theme for 2020.
To help young people to do that, book tokens are given. When is world book day 2021 and why is it celebrated. If you are from one of these types of establishments in the uk. Now in its 19th year, world book day is a global event, marked by over 100 countries across the world. This day was established to encourage people to get engaged with literature and to promote not only reading but also publishing. Our sponsorship and investment in the campaign helps to send over 15 million book tokens every year to over 45,000 nurseries, primary and secondary schools across the uk and ireland thats one for nearly every child aged under 18. Kids in the uk receive tokens which they can take to a local bookseller for discounts.
National book tokens proud to sponsor world book day. World book day is an annual event which takes place on april 23rd in most places around the world and on the first thursday in march in the united kingdom. What is world book day, when is it, best costume ideas and. Thousands of bookshops across the country help make world book day what it is the biggest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world and the. Thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and booksellers, world book day, in partnership with. The mass giveaway enables young bookworms to take their token to a book shop and swap it for one of 12 exclusive free world book day books. Amongst children receiving free school meals, this number increased to 3 in 10 32. This years theme is to share a million stories across the uk.
Tokens are valid during world book day month from february 27 to march 29 this year, organizers say. The world book day book token is also redeemable against any book or audiobook worth. 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. Whilst children everywhere are choosing their costumes and deciding which book to use their tokens. World book day 2019 is today costume ideas and how to. Tokens are valid until 29th march, so remember to use it before then. Marking the celebration, more than 15m book tokens. A firm favourite with teachers, national book tokens are the perfect way to reward or motivate children during the prizegiving season and a great way of inspiring them to read. Children can take their book token to any participating bookshop and exchange it free of charge for one of the special world book day books. The complete collection of a world book day 2020 books set 10 titles by greg james anthony horowitz, chris smith, matthew syed, onjali rauf, dav pilkey, et al. No world book day ltd is a small, registered charity. When is world book day 2019 and why does it happen. One lucky winners design will be made into a reallife national book tokens gift card, to be distributed across bookshops nationwide in time for christmas. World book day is a registered charity with one mission.
If you have registered in the past you will be sent the number of tokens we sent last year to the same contact at your establishment. You can take the tokens in to bookshops and supermarkets up and down the country and redeem them for titles that are on offer. Campaigners warn of book poverty as uk celebrates world. Terms and conditions how to use your world book day book token. National book tokens have been proud to sponsor world book day for more than two decades, and counting. Sweden observes world book day with writing competitions across schools and colleges. Welcome to the world book day token registration site for uk school and nursery establishments. National book tokens are the only gift card welcomed by booklovers and bookshops everywhere. We explain when it is this year and what are some fun costume ideas. World book day is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading around the world. If your little one loved visiting our store to pick out a new book to spend their world book day token on, why not make it a regular trip to keep their bookshelves stocked up and nurture their love of reading.
World book day gives many children first chance to buy one. World book day partners with mcdonalds the bookseller. To read more or find your nearest bookshop, visit the website, and follow on facebook and twitter. World book day tokens remember to use your world book day token, head to one of our local shops and swap it for one of their amazing world book day books. One world book day book token should be given to each pupil. This energetic charity in the uk works by having more than 15 million. With fantastic offers on new releases and the classics.
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