Join us for our World Book Day 2025 – Live Lesson on Thursday 6 March, 11:00 on this page.
This special Live Lesson brings the world of books to life for 5-11 year-old pupils, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Book Day.
In partnership with , this curriculum-linked English Live Lesson focuses on reading for pleasure through fun interactive activities.
Download our resources to accompany the Live Lesson here:
Presenters Ben Shires and author Nathan Bryon discuss their love of books and reading, with a live studio audience. They're joined by two special guests, the illustrator Dapo Adeola and award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Dapo completes an illustration live during the show, whilst Frank puts our presenters to the test in a literary challenge.
This Live Lesson covers a range of topics within reading comprehension, with a particular focus on different types of books and children recommending books to their peers. We explore illustration, types of genre and the structural components of a story.Above all, we hope the show encourages your pupils’ love of books and positive attitude towards reading.
Supporting resources from Twinkl
This Live Lesson is supported by free teaching resources from Twinkl, additional materials that can be used to help extend the learning. Download using the links below:
You can find more World Book Day resources from Twinkl .
World Book Day 2025 – Live Lesson: Thursday 6 March, 11:00. video
Celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure in this World Book Day 2025 Live Lesson.
World Book Day's 10 Minute Story Sharing. collection
These videos are from World Book Day's 10 Minute Story Sharing, where you can watch and listen to a selection of book readings with some of World Book Day's favourite authors. Reading together and sharing stories for a few minutes a day can contribute to pupil development. These videos can be enjoyed at home, or together as a class, and might inspire your pupils to find new ways to love reading.
World Book Day - Teaching Resources. collection
Explore our collection of teaching resources for primary and secondary schools, perfect for inspiring your class with the joy of reading on World Book Day.
