World Book Day

MC Grammar performs exclusively at Kempston school for World Book Day

Pupils at Springfield Primary School had an extra special treat on World Book Day when MC Grammar visited to exclusively perform his new song. The YouTube sensation - also known as...

World Book Day – our best reading recommendations for children of all ages

Bedford book blogger James Cross is passionate about getting children reading and sharing his love for books that might have slipped under the radar. Ahead of World Book Day tomorrow (Thursday)...

World Book Day celebrated in style at Castle Newnham

Pupils and staff at Castle Newnham School celebrated World Book Day in style this week dressing up as their favourite characters and sharing their...

Best-selling author Sophie Kinsella launches Schoolreaders’ Book Club Quiz on World Book Day

Schoolreaders, the Bedford-based charity that aims to give every child the chance to read well, is launching its 2020 Book Club Quiz, where book clubs...

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