Shropshire Bookfest Book Award

A bi-annual book award and reading for pleasure project for primary schools in Shropshire. Registration for the 2026 award opens in September 2025.

Teachers’ Reading Challenge

A reading challenge for teachers to support them to discover, read and review children’s books over the summer.

Summer Reading Challenge

An annual programme that encourages children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.

Roald Dahl Story Day

Roald Dahl Day is an annual celebration of the author’s life and work that takes place on or around his birthday on 13th September.

Empathy Day Festival

Celebrate the power of books to help raise an empathy-educated generation with the Empathy Day Festival.

Bookmark One-to-one Reading Programme

Trained volunteers provide online reading support for pupils in Years 1-5, with a focus on boosting enjoyment and confidence in reading as well as attainment.

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day celebrates the vital role of literacy in empowering people and seeks to highlight and address the global challenges of illiteracy.