WORLD BOOK DAY COMES TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK WITH THE BIGGEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

-          Brand new pre-record format makes taking part even easier!   -

-          Authors and illustrators share tips, give readings and answer questions for budding writers and illustrators -

Building on the success of last year’s The Biggest Book Show On Earth, World Book Day 2014 sees the launch of an exciting and brand new pre-recorded TV show format. Available online for the whole of March it includes all the wonderful World Book Day authors and illustrators.

Schools, parents and children across the nation can register to register, log on and enjoy watching it together at a time that suit.

Compared by CBBC’s Dick and Dom, the show features World Book Day authors and illustrators:

-          James Patterson

-          David Melling

-          Emily Gravett

-          Jill Murphy

-          Jim Smith

-          Lauren St John

-          Terry Deary

-          Martin Brown

-          Alex T Smith

-          Sarah Lean

-          Robert Muchamore

-          Maureen Johnson

How does James Patterson keep people turning the page? What does Terry Deary recommend for making facts fun?  How does David Melling decide what his characters should look like?  All this and more will be answered along with other fun and useful hints and tips.

Filmed at Stanley Park High School, each of the £1 authors also answer questions submitted from children across the country as well giving an excerpt from their World Book Day book and talking about their inspirations. 

Kirsten Grant, Director of World Book Day, said: "We are very excited about yet another fantastic line up for this year’s show, which will now be even more accessible with the new download option that’s lets schools, partents and children watch together at a time that works best for them. The Biggest Book Show on Earth is a great way to introduce children all over the world to some of the country’s best authors and illustrators. We can't wait to spark the creativity of millions of children!"

For the second year running The Biggest Book Show On Earth will also be broadcast, into Picturehouse Cinemas across the UK. Schools who go along to one of the screenings will also be treated to an extra special 20 minutes of exclusive content, including readings and a Q&A session.

Marc Allenby, Head of Commercial Development at Picturehouse, said: “We are delighted to bring World Book Day to cinemas up and down the country once again. Engaging with local schools and the community is key for our cinemas.”

Schools, groups and parents can find out more by registering to watch on www.worldbookday.com/biggest-book-show. 

Half a million children from more than 75 countries logged on to watch the Show in 2013, which this year is just one of a number of events and activities in schools, bookshops and libraries set to excite youngsters about books and reading for World Book Day 2014.

Ten new books including titles by performers from this year’s Biggest Book Show on Earth line-up can be exchanged for free with a special £1 World Book Day Book.

Visit www.worldbookday.com for more information, the latest news and to subscribe to the free monthly World Book Day e-newsletter.

UK’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOLS TAKE FLIGHT TO DUBAI

More than 10,000 British citizens relocate to Dubai every year and many of these are families. For those seeking the right school in the UK to provide their child with an education to equip them for university as well as to find a job, plus a true sense of their own identity, travelling to and from the UK to research potential schools can be expensive and time-consuming.   On 27th and 28th April 2013 twenty  leading British schools, including Malborough, The King’s School Cantebury, Bedales and Wellington College have been invited to exhibit at the second Independent Schools Show outside the UK, which will take place at Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina.

The Show’s Founder and Director, David Wellesley Wesley explains why attending this event  will form an essential part of parents’ search: “Being based abroad  makes the highly pressured task of searching for the right school so much more stressful.  Parents and prospective pupils will have the chance to compare and contrast the different ways schools work, what they offer and whether they feel right. Over and over again it is this feeling of personal chemistry that parents cite as their main reason for choosing a school. Talking to the exhibiting schools or indeed to our staff at the show, will be the beginning of the road to find the perfect school.”

2013 will see the Independent Schools Show, which is the most established show of its kind, enter its seventh  year.   Since its launch in 2006 it has helped thousands  of parents  and children on their journey  to  selecting the  ideal school to  meet  their individual  needs.    The UK’s  reputation for independent education is unparalleled with its long history of producing eminent World leaders, celebrated business minds and, most recently, Olympic gold medallists.  With around 2,500 private schools, finding the  school that  ticks every box can be daunting.   In a single day, visitors to the Independent Schools Show Dubai are able to explore day, boarding, single-sex and co-educational options  and  receive  expert  advice  about   Scholarships,  Bursaries,  admissions  procedures   and payment options as well as countless other resources.

Parent of two and Dubai resident, Andrew Cook, who has already registered to attend  the show, explains why he sees it as a valuable source of information: “Our biggest concern about relocating to Dubai has been education.   The international schools are well-placed here at preparatory  level but we are keen for the children to have a UK-based education, not only because it ties in with our values but because we want continuity for them when we return to the UK within the next five years.”

Independent Schools Show Dubai - Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, 27th & 28th April 2013

Independent Schools Show UK – Battersea Evolution, London SW11 4NJ, 9th & 10th November 2013

Register in advance for free tickets: 

http://www.schoolsshow.com/dubai