Celebrating World Book Day: Inspiring a Love for Reading Across Our Schools
Today, our schools are actively engaging in the celebration of World Book Day. This special day is dedicated to fostering a love for reading and highlighting the incredible impact that books can have on our lives.
Across the Laurus Trust, students and pupils are immersing themselves in captivating stories, exploring new genres, and discovering the joy of reading. To make this day even more memorable, our dedicated staff and librarians from local libraries are sharing their favourite books and the stories that have inspired them the most.
Lisa Woolley, our Director of Primary, has shared one of her favourite children’s books:
“This is one of my favourite children’s books because I used to read it to my son a lot when he was little. He loved joining in with the rhyming words and it brings back happy memories of us laughing together whilst enjoying the story.”
David Woolley, our Director of Education, has shared one of his personal favourite books:
“Becoming Critical might appear a bit dull and grey on the outside, but inside, it is an incredible text that delves into the concept of criticality in education. It has taught me how to translate research from paper into practical application.”
Wendy Mason, our CFO, has shared her favourite fictional book:
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that my favourite book is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. My favourite genre is historical fiction and, spoiler alert, who doesn’t love a happy ending?”
Anna, a librarian from Cheadle Hulme Library, shared her favourite KS2 book and a great read for Teens:
KS2 Book – ‘When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle’ Inspired by a true story.
“My favourite book is set in World War Two. It is a gripping and exciting story about a boy who befriended a Gorilla in the zoo and ultimately the Gorilla escapes and he has to overcome some big decisions about what to do next.”
Teen Book – ‘The Worst Holiday Ever by Charlie Higson’.
“This book is funny and relatable and is about self-realisation and comfortability when you are a teenager. It’s about first relationships, embarrassing moments, cringey parents, etc. Eventually he gets over his anxieties and starts to feel more comfortable in his own skin and takes life less seriously.”
Elin, a librarian from Cheadle Hulme Library, shared her favourite KS1 children’s book:
KS1/Early Years – ‘Me and my Fear by Francesca Sanna’
“My favourite book is about a little girl who moves to a different country and cannot speak the language. She is worried because she can’t communicate with them and her fear continues to grow and follow her around. One day she realises she has things in common with the other children despite not speaking the language and the fear shrinks. She also realises everyone has their own fears following them and she begins to fit in. It’s a feel-good book, where it starts sad but has a happy ending.”
Helen Burlace, a librarian from Stockport Central Library, shared her favourite children’s book:
“I have selected Peepo by Janet and Allan Alberg. I really enjoy sharing this picture book when I am delivering a Storytime session at Stockport Central Library. With its charming illustrations of a bygone era and lovely rhythmic lines, it tells a gentle tale from the point of a baby and all that they can see. It is great to share with each new generation. Delightful!”
We encourage everyone to join in the celebration by picking up a book and sharing the joy of reading with others. Let’s continue to inspire a lifelong love for books and learning!
Happy World Book Day!
