Children's Book Week useful links

Find links to more useful websites to help you plan a celebration of reading for pleasure in your school - whether during Children's Book Week or at any other time of the year.

The Summer Reading Challenge: the 2011 theme is Circus Stars!

National Poetry Day: National Poetry Day 2011 will take place on Thursday 6 October and the theme is GAMES.

Readathon: find out how to celebrate Children's Book Week by holding a sponsored reading activity in your school.

Children's Book Show: The Children's Book Show is an annual tour of children's authors and illustrators from the UK and abroad. This year's theme is Simply the Best: visit the website for venues and dates, including events every day of Children's Book Week

Chatterbooks: find out how to start a Chatterbooks reading group for children in your school or library.

Black History Month: every October in Britain is Black History month. You could make this a theme for your Children's Book Week celebrations.

Amnesty International: discover useful resources about human rights for primary school children, and claim a free copy of Amnesty's award-winning book We Are All Born Free plus a complementary resource pack for your school.

The Big Draw: why not give your Children's Book Week celebrations a creative theme and link up with the Big Draw Day? The 2011 theme is The Drawing Age and drawing events and activities will take place throughout October.

Roald Dahl Day: Roald Dahl Day takes place every year in September, but the website has a party pack to download which you can use to celebrate Roald Dahl's books at any time of the year, as well as information about competitions and events taking place throughout the autumn.

Children's Laureate: Julia Donaldson is Children's Laureate for 2011-2013. Visit the website for news, a blog and fun activities you could use during Children's Book Week

Find out more about Children's Book Week

Find more information and background to Children's Book Week, including how the week has been celebrated in schools, libraries and venues across the country in recent years.

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Children's Book Week resources

Discover a range of Children's Book Week resources to help you plan a celebration of reading for pleasure in your school, library or bookshop. Resources include themed teachers' packs, activity ideas, posters and useful information.

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