An annual event to raise awareness and improve mental wellbeing in children and young people.
Klaus Flugge Prize
An annual award that recognises the most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration.
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
Annual writing competition for young people aged 8–18 linked to the Branford Boase Award.
Branford Boase Award
Annual award set up to recognise the most promising new writers and their editors.
UKLA International Conference
The 2026 UKLA International Conference will take place in Glasgow.
Cheltenham Literature Festival For Schools
A programme of in-person author events and workshops for primary and secondary schools.
Green Libraries Week
An annual celebration of libraries that highlights their role in leading environmental and sustainability initiatives in local communities.
Windrush Day
Windrush Day celebrates the contribution the Windrush Generation and their descendants have made to British society.
Black History Month
Explore and celebrate the impact of Black heritage and culture during Black History Month.
National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day is a nationwide celebration of poetry that takes place on the first Thursday of October.
