World Book Day 2018

I'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who braved the snow to spread the love of books on World Book Day this year – and especially to everyone who dressed up as a character from one of my books, or made special artwork and displays!  I know there's been a lot of debate about World Book Day recently, but I have to say, I'm in favour of anything that builds a buzz around reading.  So here are some of the amazing pictures I've seen this year, with huge thanks to all teachers, parents, schools – and most importantly, readers!

When one of your old class returns to Y3 to choose @whatSFSaid Varjak Paw as his favourite book ever!! And I’m dressed as Varjak himself too!!! #smithdownreaders pic.twitter.com/pn5ns0jZQ2

— Miss. Comer Y3 (@MissComerx) March 1, 2018

Lincoln, world book day 2018 Varjak Paw @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/HQOnVBe60X

— Kathleen Ford (@Kathlee13940036) March 1, 2018

School might be closed but #WorldBookDay is still very much happening in our house 😬😬😬 Charlie opted for Harry and Olivia for Varjak Paw @whatSFSaid Happy World Book Day everyone!! pic.twitter.com/6is3cLh2gR

— Rose Edmondson (@RoseEdmondson5) March 1, 2018

So @WorldBookDayUK might be postponed but nothing will stop Bixa Silvertongue @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/AUflkBQO1j

— Laura Ovenden (@OvendenLaura) March 1, 2018

Snow day at school today so theyre doing #WorldBookDay2018 next week. But here's Sarah who couldn't wait. pic.twitter.com/XH4OGNNsCY

— John Bradley (@Marble_lights) March 1, 2018

Look @whatSFSaid at this! It’s Varjak and Sally Bones! #WorldBookDay pic.twitter.com/IUXv0lIZdh

— Filton Hill Primary (@filtonhillpri) March 1, 2018

Productive snow day #WorldBookDay Reading pheonix by @whatSFSaid in preparation for tomorrow (if we're open) ⛄❄ pic.twitter.com/CU9HulDWJy

— Rachael Miley (@RachaelMiley) March 1, 2018

Some of the brilliant potato creations from around school today! #creativity pic.twitter.com/ZRPg5wiPC0

— Ashley Booth (@MrBoothY6) March 1, 2018

The moment when you realise your Class Reader choices have been a success...4 Stellas, 3 Podkins, 2 Unicorns, a Holly and Amelia Fang #WorldBookDay2018 @Lillustrator @Alex_Bell86 @kmlarwood @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/hDDZ4R9ZQA

— Westfield School (@Westfield_Wigan) March 1, 2018

My son Lincoln absolutely loves Varjak Paw and was running around the house this morning acting out the book x pic.twitter.com/5DeB2wxcS0

— Kathleen Ford (@Kathlee13940036) March 1, 2018

Having a go with the the face paints for Olivia’s Varjak Paw outfit for #WorldBookDay tomorrow @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/OWkE8arZmM

— Rose Edmondson (@RoseEdmondson5) February 28, 2018

@whatSFSaid we are so excited to get started! pic.twitter.com/g1knqSLyzT

— Joshua Stinchcomb (@MrStinchcombY5) March 1, 2018

#WorldBookDay #WBD2018
Went dressed as a library-couldn't pick just one character!@sanditoksvig @whatSFSaid @MGLnrd @MaryAliceEvans @SweetCherryPub @philipreeve1 @afharrold @nightzookeeper @alexbellos @chrisriddell50 @RLloydJones @neilhimself @_Reading_Rocks_ #PrimaryRocks pic.twitter.com/28jagoF00v

— Parky_teaches (@Parky_teaches) March 9, 2018