Join in our Joseph Coelho, Children’s Laureate, exclusive event to inspire pupils!

Celebrate World Book Day with our exclusive Joseph Coelho event on Friday 8th March (the day after World Book Day)

Order your FREE kit to run Readathon® this academic year and you’ll get access to our exclusive online event* with Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho on Friday 8 March 2024, live at 10am.

Joseph will be talking about his books, reading some of his poems, sharing his ‘Poetry Prompts’ and answering questions from schools. Eligible schools will receive an email to register for the event and registered schools will be entered into a prize draw to win a bundle of Joseph’s books, posters and bookmarks.

“Discovering a love for books and reading not only broadened my horizons as a kid but also whisked me off to other worlds. A good book is a retreat, a resource and a friend. It is my pleasure to support the incredible Readathon Challenge, I cannot wait to hold my event and hope it inspires many young people to discover a deep and lifelong love for reading.”

Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022-2024

To find out more about Readathon, click here.

The money raised by your pupils supports Read for Good’s hospital programme, bringing a regular supply of brand new books and storyteller visits to children in hospitals across the UK. Plus, you’ll earn free books worth 20% of your donations for your own school.

*All schools who order a kit by 07/03/2024 to run Readathon during 2023-2024 will be eligible for the live event and will also be sent a recording of the event shortly afterwards to watch and share within their school at a convenient time.