British Library - Happy World Book Day 📖

 

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Celebrate the magic of reading Whether it’s much-loved classics, modern romances, creepy crime stories or whimsical fairy tales, get lost in your favourite reads this World Book Day.   Pick your next book or help us care for our collection by adopting your favourite story. Or if you know a child who wants to write books of their own, take a look at our latest Discovering Children’s Books activities with Michael Rosen, Mara the Storyteller and World Book Day 2022 illustrator Allen Fatimaharan.  Get stuck in

Share your love of books Naughty Mr. Toad. Little Women’s sisterly affection. Curious Alice and her Wonderland. Every childhood classic can ignite a love of reading. Help us care for our collection and the magic it inspires by adopting a book today. You’ll receive an e-certificate and keepsake card to celebrate the first story you fell in love with. Adopt a book today Pick up your next read Did you know we publish our own range of titles that are nearly all inspired by our collection? Whatever you’re into – sci-fi or crime fiction, books about maps, books about history, books about food and drink or our playful but always insightful books about books – we’ve got you covered.  Shop now