World Book Day

Unesco's World Book Day, on Thursday, March 14th, 2002, is about helping children to explore the pleasures of books and reading. The Hub includes archival descriptions for:

• James Blish (1921-1975) American science fiction author
• Jack Common (1903-1968) Tyneside novelist and screenwriter, author of Kiddar's luck
• Walter De la Mare (1873-1956) writer of supernatural tales
• Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) author and illustrator, creator of the 'Gormenghast' novels
• Sol T. Plaatje (1876-1932), author of the first novel in English by a Black South African
• Alison Uttley (1884-1976) creator of the Little Grey Rabbit series of books

Related links

• World Book Day: Library Resources
• Book Aid International World Book Day's official charity
• National Children's Book Week first week of October
• young reader's program
• National Centre for Research in Children's Literature includes links to museums and libraries