World Book Day has been observed on the first Thursday in March since 1995
A set of books are released for £1 each year, with Tom Fletcher s There s a Wolf in Your Book and Luna Loves World Book Day written by Joseph Coelho fronting the 2021 line-up
Rochelle Humes led the stars helping their kids mark the event, with daughter Alaia-Mai, seven, dressing up as Willy Wonka, while Tamara Ecclestone s eldest child Sophia, six, channelled a unicorn
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have been working with education centres to distribute the tokens by printing them at home or showing single-use digital versions to booksellers on mobile devices
The Pussycat Doll, 39, caught the eye in a vibrant orange dress and mismatched pink coat as she made her daily pilgrimage across London s Leicester Square.
VISUALLY-impaired children across Keighley can claim a free book in braille or audio format. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books to youngsters in the region. Thirteen titles are available to choose from. The initiative has been launched to celebrate World Book Day tomorrow (March 4) and runs throughout this month. James Bartlett, for the RNIB, said: “We are delighted to support this year’s World Book Day. “Reading can open-up a world of possibilities and enhance the imagination, which is why it is so important for every child – and adult – to be able to enjoy books of their choice.