Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks to celebrate International Children's Book Day 2023 on 2nd April.

International Children's Book Day marks the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen and the theme this year is 'I am a book, read me' to show the power of children’s books in promoting values of equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as connecting people through tolerance and understanding.

For more information on International Children's Book Day, visit their website

To celebrate Shakespeare Week, take a look at our collection of stories inspired by Shakespeare, about Shakespeare, by Shakespeare or books retelling his plays. Look out for more Shakespeare excitement later this year!

For more about Shakespeare Week, visit their website

Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks by the Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho who will be visiting The Core Library on Monday 27th February as part of his Library Marathon to visit every library service in the UK.

For more information about the Children's Laureate visit https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/childrens-laureate/