Event: World Book Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

general

Five things nobody tells you about the reality of going freelance

There's a lot to consider emotionally, as well as practically.

sport

‘It took me to a different world’: Sports stars reveal their favourite reads on World Book Day

columnists

Opening a book will open up whole other worlds for children

news

BULLETIN: Nation braces for total shutdown as red weather warning in place; worst is yet to come

Waterstones: Good times are back for Irish book sales

World Book Day sees experts encourage parents to read to children

Reading to your child for just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference to their development, according to experts.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017

Books for children

Fast Forward by Judi Curtin

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Online and in the shops: Lollipop Day

Look out for Lollipop Day volunteers who are raising awareness of oesophageal cancer and funds by selling lollipops today and tomorrow. 

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

School slaps down ‘50 Shades’ theme

A school has defended its decision to stop a pupil taking part in World Book Day events while wearing a Fifty Shades Of Grey costume.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Galway four-year-old inspired to make amazing gesture to child with cancer

Meet little Róisín Smith from Galway and her remarkable friend Lucy O'Connor.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

11-year-old excluded for wearing ’Fifty Shades’ costume to school

An 11-year-old was excluded from yesterday’s World Book Day events at his school after turning up dressed as a character from ’Fifty Shades of Grey’.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

World Book Day Quiz: Find out what your pen name should be

Have you ever dreamt of writing your own Novel? Could you be the next J.K Rowling?

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD ... Rationing fashions on display at War Museum

ENGLAND: For most people, the 1940s conjures up images of rations, wartime struggle and sombre outfits.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Are you shaped by the books you read as a kid? These people think so.

As World Book Day comes around and concern mounts that children aren’t reading because of technology. Jonathan de Burca Butler talks to well-known faces about why reading made them who they are.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Survey finds Dahl tops childrens book list

The top 50 books for children to read have been released, and Roald Dahl remains at number one.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Books for children

The Hog, The Shrew And The Hullabaloo

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

James Patterson gives €63k to stock school libraries in Ireland and UK

International bestselling author James Patterson has donated €63,800 to help stock school libraries in Ireland and the UK.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Top 10 Book to Movie Adaptations Coming in 2014!

In honour of World Book Day - we're taking a look at the top book to movie adaptations coming to screens in 2014

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

Local celebration of World Book Day

World Book Day, the greatest annual celebration of books and reading on the planet, takes place tomorrow and the good news is that all school children can get a token to be exchanged for a special free publication in their local bookshop.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2014

Young eager readers turn over a new leaf

Young readers are turning over a new leaf every day, with children’s book sales on the rise.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Dallying with Darcy

Published 200 years ago today, Pride and Prejudice has sold more than 20m copies. Jonathan deBurca Butler examines its popularity

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013

The last chapter

Author Maeve Binchy will be remembered for her humanity and great sense of humour, says Declan Burke

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Between the shelves

Today is World Book Day. Jonathan deBurca Butler paid a visit to one of our busiest bookshops to see what people are reading these days, and how.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

Government urged to help literary industry or face bookstore closures

THE new government has been urged to help Ireland’s literary industry survive by removing barriers to sales in the business — or face the prospect of mass bookstore closures.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Children’s books

ON THURSDAY March 3, World Book Day will be celebrated all over Ireland and Britain, with promotional events in schools, libraries and bookshops.

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011

Young Achill author’s tale of mystery earns book lovers’ approval

HE could be the next Stephen King or Terry Pratchett, but before Gareth McNamara finishes his first novel he has the small matter of his Junior Certificate to sit this summer.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2008

€3.5m special tokens for bookworms

YOUNG bookworms around the country are in for a treat on the 10th anniversary of World Book Day.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2007

Dorgan attacks business sector over Cork 2005

POET Theo Dorgan criticised corporate Cork last night for its failure to financially back the city’s Capital of Culture project.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2005

Public urged to get involved in Books for Hospitals scheme

Irish people are being urged to purchase and donate books to their local hospitals as part of a campaign to coincide with World Book Day today.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2005

Boy wizard Potter may become a man in JK's books

The seventh Harry Potter book may not be the last we hear of the boy wizard, author JK Rowling hinted today.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Riding high on the crest of a wave

Want something to read on World Book Day today? Mark Gallagher talks to Joseph O’Connor, whose latest novel became a best-seller a year after publication.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Artemis goes to Hollywood

A FORMER schoolteacher who has swapped the blackboard for the big screen is now bidding to have the film adaptation of one of his best-selling books shot in his native Wexford.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2003

Thousands to participate in World Book Day

Thousands of Irish people are expected to participate in reading events today to mark World Book Day.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2003