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Olympian Greg Rutherford and Beano reveal World Book Day collaboration

The Beano has teamed up with Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford to host a series of free reading sessions for World Book Day. The long jump gold medallist will lead a team of influencer storytellers including author and presenter Anna Whitehouse, who ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Health & Wellbeing

World Book Day: 7 wellbeing benefits of reading

From fast-paced thrillers and murder mysteries to fascinating memoirs and dragon-filled fantasy novels, books can bring us immense pleasure. There’s something particularly powerful about the way words can transport you to faraway places in your ...

03 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Entertainment

Konnie Huq: Children learn empathy from reading which will ‘fix’ world problems

Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq has said reading gives children empathy as they “can stand in the shoes of others”. The author and illustrator, 46, said children are a “blank canvas” and if every child had empathy “the brighter the ...

03 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Scotland

Calls to bolster support for book festivals as study shows societal benefit

Festival organisers and authors have stressed the importance of supporting book festivals in their recovery from the pandemic after new figures show how much they benefit Scotland socially and economically. In line with World Book Day, a ...

03 Mar 2022 at 02:55

Entertainment

Dick King-Smith’s unfinished book completed by his great-granddaughter

The great-granddaughter of the late children’s author Dick King-Smith has completed an unfinished story first started by her grandfather. Ambrose Follows His Nose, started by King-Smith before his death and completed by his ...

03 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Kate picks five favourite children’s tales for Camilla’s online book club

The Duchess of Cambridge has recommended five of her favourite children’s authors for the Duchess of Cornwall’s popular online book club. Kate revealed her love of making dens and discovering the outdoors had probably ...

03 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Striking staff praised by gay author after his Catholic school visit is cancelled

A gay author whose visit to a Catholic secondary school was cancelled has praised striking teachers for “standing up for LGBT students”. Simon James Green urged people to support the staff who are protesting. He had ...

28 Apr 2022 at 14:25

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Clonmel students celebrate World Book Day

There was lots of fun and games in Presentation Primary school in Clonmel as staff and pupils marked World Book Day in style on March 3. Children arrived in a variety of wonderful costumes or cosy pyjamas to enjoy ...

16 Mar 2023 at 14:33

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Celebrating World Book Day in Tipperary Town

The pupils from Gaelscoil Thiobraid Árann made a huge effort recently to celebrate World Book Day. All the classes dressed up for the day and great fun was had by all.

17 Mar 2023 at 14:33

PHOTOS: Book Day at Réalt na Mara in Dundalk

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The pupil at Réalt na Mara NS had great fun dressing up as characters from their favourite books for World Book Day and our photographer Arthur Kinahan was there to capture they great day. Click the 'Next >' ...

12 Mar 2023 at 20:33

Local News

GUIDE: 7 ways to inspire kids to love books

Reading takes us on adventures we may never normally have and teaches us about the world beyond what we can see, but some people may not be that interested. Much of our connection with reading is developed ...

07 Mar 2023 at 17:33

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Derry celebrates Lúcháir Leabhar

The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy launches Lúcháir Leabhar in the Guildhall in Derry as part of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Irish Language Week 2023 programme. The Mayor Councillor Sandra ...

05 Mar 2023 at 16:33

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