
Curriculum links
- National Curriculum, England - Key Stage 2 - English
- National Curriculum, Northern Ireland - Key Stage 2 – Language and Literacy
- Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland - 1st and 2nd Level – Literacy and English
- Curriculum for Wales - Progression steps 2 and 3 – Languages, Literacy and Communication
What will happen in the Live Lesson?
We've got a new BBC Live Lesson on World Book Day 2026!
Join us for a fun and interactive Live Lesson, specially designed for primary schools, on World Book Day 2026.
This curriculum-linked programme for 7-11 year-olds will celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure, encouraging pupils to discover books they love.
The 30-minute Live Lesson will be live at 11:00 on Thursday, 5 March on this page, on the CBBC channel and on BBC iPlayer.
What is World Book Day and when is it?
World Book Day will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026 and is a global celebration of books and reading.
This BBC Live Lesson is created partnership with World Book Day.
How to get involved:
This programme is live and will be accompanied by a live website commentary feed for schools on this page. We’ll be updating it with your comments and shout-outs live throughout the broadcast.
Email your shout-outs and questions for our authors to [email protected] with World Book Day as the subject, or get in touch using the get in touch form or using #BBCLiveLessons.
If you are sending in any images or videos that feature children, please confirm in your email that you have parental or guardian permission.
Get in touch. uploadGet in touch
Fill out this form for a chance to receive a shout-out on our live commentary feed.


Where next?
BBC Live Lessons for 2025/2026. collectionBBC Live Lessons for 2025/2026
Information about our 2025/2026 Live Lessons for 7-11 year olds.

Watch again: World Book Day 2025 – Live Lesson. videoWatch again: World Book Day 2025 – Live Lesson
Celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure in this World Book Day 2025 Live Lesson.

World Book Day - Teaching Resources. collectionWorld Book Day - Teaching Resources
Explore our collection of teaching resources for primary and secondary schools, perfect for inspiring your class with the joy of reading on World Book Day.
