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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.
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• Find all our celebration ideas and free materials in our Resources section.
• Follow #NoRulesJustRead online for inspiration from book creators and young people celebrating across the country.
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The Children’s Book Council
Every Child a Reader
Planning public events for the week of May 6-12? Use these resources to promote in your community.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 6-12!
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2024 is the 105th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is No Rules. Just Read. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Join us for one of these special events:
[add event details here]
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us [date of event]! We are breaking all the rules with this special event. (event listing link) #NoRulesJustRead [@childrensbookcouncil] [@everychildareader]
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! #NoRulesJustRead [@everychildareader] [@childrensbookcouncil]
Even if you are not hosting an event during Book Week, you can still help spread the news of this celebration and all the ways people can be involved.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 6-12!
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2024 is the 105th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is No Rules. Just Read. This playful theme is perfect for encouraging reading for pleasure in kids and kids at heart. 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 #NoRulesJustRead online for more.
Use these on social media templates to spread the word about this year’s celebration:
I am a Children’s Book Week Champion, and I don’t play by the rules! Join the celebration of Children’s Book Week by reading what you want, when you want, and how you want! #NoRulesJustRead @everychildareader [or @everychildread]
Read what you want, when you want, and how you want, and celebrate Children’s Book Week your way! Find many great #NoRulesJustRead resources at: everychildareader.net/cbw and join in the celebration!
How do you break “reading rules?” I [fill in how you break the rules], and I’m proud of it! Celebrate Children’s Book Week May 6-12 with me. #NoRulesJustRead #EveryChildaReader
Use these to share how you participated (don’t forget to include pictures!):
I broke all the rules during Children’s Book Week and read (insert title) by (author handle)! #NoRulesJustRead [@childrensbookcouncil] [@everychildareader]
I’m a #ClubJustReadNoRules member and I celebrated Children’s Book Week by [insert activity or info on book read]. #NoRulesJustRead [@childrensbookcouncil] [@everychildareader]
All reading, no rules! Recipe for the best week ever. We joined #ClubNoRulesJustRead to celebrate #ChildrensBookWeek. What did you do to celebrate? [@childrensbookcouncil] [@everychildareader]
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! #NoRulesJustRead @everychildareader [or @everychildread]
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 2024 Book Week events coming soon.
What is Children’s Book Week and how can you join in the celebrations?
Explore the amazing themes, materials, and events of the past.