March is Women’s History Month. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13th and is an opportunity to promote kindness in all its forms.
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK-wide event that aims to raise awareness of bullying and ways to prevent it. It runs from 11th – 15th November 2024 .
Children’s Mental Health Week
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 3rd-9th February 2025 .
Klaus Flugge Prize
An annual award that recognises the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. The shortlist is announced in May.
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
An annual writing competition for young people aged 8-18 that runs from 11th February to 30th May 2025.
Branford Boase Award
An annual award set up to recognise the most promising new writers and their editors. The shortlist comes out in April.
UKLA International Conference
The 2025 UKLA International Conference will take place on 27th-29th June in Liverpool.
Cheltenham Literature Festival: Literature For Schools
A programme of in-person author events and workshops for primary and secondary schools in early October.
Libraries Week
Libraries Week celebrates the central role that libraries play in our communities. In 2024, it takes place from 7th – 13th October.
