World Book Day 2025

Celebrate World Book Day® with First News!

Special Report 

World Book Day is an epic celebration of reading right across the UK and Ireland.

Thursday 6th March is World Book Day 2025 and we’re celebrating by diving into this year’s £1 books, meeting the authors, and having some fun along the way!

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Send us a book review

We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to remind you that we are always looking for book reviews!

• Aim for 100-120 words long
• Discuss what the book’s about, your favourite parts and perhaps suggest which type of reader would enjoy it
• A pic holding the book to run alongside the review is optional

We welcome reviews on any type of book – chapter books, graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction… even audiobooks! No person, reader type, format or genre is excluded.

Email the review to bookreviews@firstnews.co.uk for the chance to be published in First News on our Books pages.

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Debate 

Try one of our printable debates teaching resources, ‘Is it OK to rewrite old books so they’re less offensive?’

Our regular debates develop crucial oracy skills and encourage the respectful exchange of opinions and ideas.

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Try First News for £1

For a limited time, get 1 print issue of First News for just £1 in partnership with the charity World Book Day®.

Includes FREE UK delivery.

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