Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of reading for pleasure for children of primary school age.
Children’s Book Week 2010 will take place from 4-10 October. This year's theme is books around the world.
Find out more about Children's Book Week
Free teachers' packs were sent to all state primary schools, public libraries, special schools and initial teacher training institutions in June.
Request or download a copy of the 2010 Children's Book Week pack
For lots more resources, ideas and activities for teachers visit our resources page or take a look at our useful links
Read about our Children’s Book Week competitions including the chance to win a visit for your school from Children's Laureate Anthony Browne.
Find out how Children's Book Week 2010 will be celebrated in schools, libraries and other venues across the UK, and discover what's going on near you by visiting our events page.
Join us to celebrate the launch of Children's Book Week at a special free event at the Free Word Centre, London on Thursday 30 September, exploring children's books in translation: find out more and book tickets.
Find more about Children’s Book Week 2009 or check out the photos in our Children’s Book Week Gallery
Read about our top ten books around the world our top ten books about the seaside or our top ten books about journeys into adventure.
Sponsors
Children’s Book Week is generously sponsored by Crayola and in 2010 enjoys additional support from lead publisher sponsor Frances Lincoln and additional publisher sponsors Templar and Tamarind.
Thank you to all our sponsors and to illustrator Shirin Adl.
