An annual celebration of the contribution of refugees, with a focus on culture, the arts and the community. Refugee Week 2025 takes place from 16th-22nd June.
International Mother Language Day
An international celebration of the role of language in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue that takes place on February 21st.
The Global Conversation
Take part in this year’s Global Conversation, a fully-funded project designed to engage students in discussions about current affairs.
Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022: Shortlist Announced!
The shortlists for this year’s Waterstones Children’s Book Prize have been announced….
Developing Reading for Pleasure: Engaging Young Readers
A free online course to help practitioners develop and promote a Reading for Pleasure culture in their schools.
Reading Champions Challenges: Book Talk
Encourage reading for pleasure with the new Reading Champions Challenge, running from 1st May to 27th June 2025.
Harry Potter Book Day
Celebrate the magical world created in the best-selling Harry Potter series of books on 17th October 2024.
National Reading Champions Quiz
National competition to test young people’s book knowledge. Register by 31st January 2025.
Excelsior Award
Take part in this annual award celebrating the best graphic novels and manga published for 9-18 year-olds. Shortlists are announced in December.
IncludED in Your Classroom
Whole-school tips and strategies to support inclusion and wellbeing in an easily-accessible poster format.
