World Book Day 2019 | Past Events

Celebrating World Book Day with Little Tiger and KidZania London on Wednesday 6th March, Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th March 2019!

Here at KidZania London we are hosting a 3-day celebration of literature, reading and writing with our partner Little Tiger to encourage children to develop their love of reading in time for World Book Day 2019!

Learning Outcomes: KS1-3 English in creative writing & reading; Art & Design through inspiration from designer's perspective.

COMPETITON! What could be more fun than popping into our KidZania Library DRESSED as your FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER? Well now you can!

You can now enter our competition to WIN tickets to our KidZania World Book Day celebrations AND a World Book Day costume of your choice from our friends at fancydress.com!
Submit your child’s drawing for the book cover about their visit to KidZania via Instagram and Twitter using hashtags #KidZaniaDoesWorldBookDay #KidZaniaLondonBookCover or simply upload the images here and wait for further announcements! Best of LUCK!

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Workshops on the 6th and 7th of March:

Cover Design Workshop with Fiction Designer

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but when there are so many to choose from, how do publishers make sure their covers stand out from the crowd? Learn about how book jackets are created and help the art department design the cover for the next bestseller.

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Story-Writing Workshops with Picture Book Editor

The best picture books are read again, and again, and again! Find out what makes a story that excites and inspires and help the editors take their characters on a brand-new adventure!

Character Building Workshop with Fiction Editor

The most engaging children’s book characters can become long running series, with readers eagerly awaiting their next adventure. Discuss the magic ingredients for a beloved character and help the editorial team conjure up a new hero.

...More information to be announced soon!

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Saturday 9th March: Meet the Authors

Tracey Corderoy

What better way to celebrate World Book Day than by paying a visit to The One-Stop Story Shop? Join author Tracey Corderoy to find out where stories come from and follow Knight and Ferret on their adventures. Create your own One-Stop Story Shop sign to take home.

Holly Webb

The Perfect Kitten is the latest of Holly Webb’s animal stories featuring cute kittens and adorable puppies. Holly has written over 100 books for children and was a book editor before she became a full-time writer. Join Holly for a writing workshop where she'll share her top tips for writing stories and celebrate World Book Day by creating your own book cover starring your perfect pet.

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