Families Across Ireland Urged to Claim Free World Book Day Titles

On March 6, World Book Day is celebrated in Ireland, promoting reading among children and families. Children’s Books Ireland and An Post are encouraging families across various counties, including Donegal, Roscommon, Meath, and Cork, to claim their free titles from Irish authors using their €1.50 World Book Day tokens before March 23. Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland, highlighted the theme 'Read Your Way,' which emphasizes the joy of reading in any format—be it graphic novels or audiobooks. Events such as storytelling sessions and costume challenges are planned to engage children further in reading. An Post has committed to delivering over 924,000 book tokens and donating 40,000 free books to children in need, reinforcing their support for literacy initiatives. This year's campaign reflects the belief that enjoyment in reading encourages children to engage more with books.