National Storytelling Week Fri Feb. 1, 2019

National Storytelling Week, coordinated by the Society for Storytelling, takes place annually during the first week of February. www.sfs.org.uk

Blue Peter Book Awards Sat March 2, 2019

The Blue Peter Book Awards are announced at the beginning of March to coincide with World Book Day. www.booktrust.org.uk

World Book Day Thu March 7, 2019

World Book Day traditionally took place on 23 April (Shakespeare's birthday and St George's Day). From 2001 this was changed to the first Thursday in March to avoid clashes with Easter holidays and allow schools to take part consistently.  www.worldbookday.com