Celebrate in 2024

Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. This beloved program continues to grow and adapt each year with new resources and ideas for joining in. Read on for everything you need to celebrate with us November 4-10!

Looking for a virtual event or an in-person event near you? See our public event listings.

Free Resources

Each year a slogan is created to shape materials and celebration ideas.

The 2024 slogan is No Rules. Just Read. This year’s theme speaks to the joy and pride that come with reading what you want, when you want, and how you want. It is an affirmation that there is not a right way or thing to read.

This year’s amazing resources include:

Official poster by Sophie Blackall with coloring page
Exclusive new bookmarks and activity pages by children’s book superstars
New promotional materials for locations hosting events and anyone who wants to spread the word about Book Week
CLUB NO RULES JUST READ – a new way to celebrate Children’s Book Week
“It’s Book Week” coloring pages in 15 different languages
A Draw-Your-Own bookmark page to print and share
The Official Children’s Book Week jingle and sing-along
105 Fun Facts resource pages
ARCHIVED: Resources that celebrate the third annual Floyd Cooper Day which happened on Friday, May 10
ARCHIVED: Some of our spring events by area.

Participation Inspiration

Use these participation ideas, created for the various groups and individuals who want to celebrate Children’s Book Week.

Participate This Fall

Celebrate November 4-10 with young readers in your community. While we are not doing an official sign-up for this fall, we invite any and everyone to break some reading rules with us by using all of the free resources available on our website!