20 February 2008
2008 has been designated as The National Year of Reading! Visit 
http://www.yearofreading.org.uk/ to find out more.
World Book Day falls on 6 March. It has been designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The origins of the day come from Catalonia where roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St. George’s Day – a tradition started over 80 years ago.
World Book Day is a partnership of publishers, booksellers and interested parties who work together to promote books and reading. Visit www.worldbookday.com to find out more and get a free book token worth £1.
World Book Day will also see the launch of a new range of Quick Reads - short, exciting books by bestselling authors and celebrities for adults who are new to reading, have lost the reading habit, or who prefer a quick read. Quick Reads are available in libraries and are for sale in many supermarkets, bookshops and online at just £1.99. Visit www.niace.org.uk/quickreads/user/index.php for more information.