Q1. When is World Book Day 2015?
A. In the UK and Ireland World Book Day is on Thursday 5 March 2015. This date came about after serious thought and lengthy discussion by the World Book Day organisers to ensure that they were making the best decision for all participants and our supporters. For international information on World Book Day, please visit: www.unesco.org
Q2. Is World Book Day a government initiative?
A. No – World Book Day Ltd is a registered charity whose financing of World Book Day comes mainly from contributing publishers, the generous sponsorship of National Book Tokens Ltd, some literacy partnerships and other supporters, as well as the participating booksellers who fund the entire cost of Book Token redemption.
Q3. How are Gomer Junior celebrating World Book Day?
A. All children are being asked to dress us as a book character of their choice. There will be a special assembly and each class will participate in a range fun activities. And most importantly, we will read. The children will be read to too.