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For traditional media, social media, and digital communications, all event locations and other Book Week supporters can use these essential tools. Just right-click on each image and save!
• Find all our celebration ideas and free materials in our Resources section.
• Follow #StoryOcean online for inspiration from book creators and young people celebrating across the country.
Follow these handles and tag us!
The Children’s Book Council
Every Child a Reader
Planning events for the week of May 5-11? Use these resources to promote in your community.
You do not have to have an event to celebrate. Share the message of Children’s Book Week and all the ways people can be involved.
I. Use this newsletter blurb
Celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 5-11!
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2025 is the 106th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is An Ocean of Stories. This slogan celebrates the vast, collective ocean populated by the stories we read, share, and tell. Come into the [store/library] any time during the week and celebrate with us by ______________________. You can also celebrate using all the amazing free resources at EveryChildaReader.net. Follow #StoryOcean online for more.
II. Post on social media. Here are some templates to get started
Join Julie Flett in celebration of Children’s Book Week, May 5-11, 2025! Get lost in An Ocean of Stories and download your free poster today! https://lnk.bio/s/CBCBook/cbwposter #StoryOcean
Make waves this Children’s Book Week and celebrate with a ton of great resources like this free poster by 2025 #ChildrensBookWeek poster artist, Julie Flett! Download your free poster today! https://lnk.bio/s/CBCBook/cbwposter #StoryOcean
Dive into An Ocean of Stories and join the celebration of the annual Children’s Book Week! Download a ton of great resources like the free poster by 2025 #ChildrensBookWeek spokesperson, Julie Flett. Make some waves and download yours today! https://lnk.bio/s/CBCBook/cbwposter #StoryOcean [@handle Greystone Kids] [@handle ECAR]
Seas the day with Children’s Book Week and join us for (event title, time, place)! #StoryOcean [@handle of the location] [@handle ECAR]
Celebrate Children’s Book Week With us [date of event]! We’re making waves with this special event! (event listing link) #StoryOcean [@handle of the location] [@handle ECAR]
‘Tis the season of Children’s Book Week! Celebrate with us May 5-11, 2025 and let us know what books you’re diving into! #StoryOcean
III. Coming soon! Spread the word about STORY OCEAN CLUB with your network.
Show your support for the transformative power of literacy by becoming a Children’s Book Week Champion!
Place this badge on your website or blog and link to everychildareader.net/cbw, then post about it:
Join me in becoming a Children’s Book Week Champion, celebrating children’s books and the joy of reading https://bit.ly/2CQ1NkK! #StoryOcean [@handle ECAR]
Join [location name] in becoming an @EveryChildRead Children’s Book Week champion by celebrating the joy of reading what you want, when you want, and how you want! #StoryOcean [@handle ECAR]
Link this image to everychildareader.net/cbw from your website or blog to direct young readers to information on Children’s Book Week. You can let friends and associates know that it’s Book Week by using it as an email signature. Just right-click and save!
Everything you need to know about our upcoming celebration!
Downloadable bookmarks, activities, and more for 2025 Book Week.
What is Children’s Book Week and how can you join in the celebrations?
Explore the amazing themes, materials, and events of the past.