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Exeter Schools Celebrate World Book Day with Author Workshops

3/6/2026

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Summary

Dyer Inspires Reading

On March 5, 2026, Exeter schools celebrated World Book Day to foster reading.
Bestselling author Madeline Dyer engaged students at West Exe School with writing workshops.
Dunsford CofE Academy also participated, emphasizing reading in their curriculum.
Concerns about the cost of costumes prompted some schools to move away.
The National Year of Reading aims to boost enjoyment and inclusive participation.

Summary

Ward and Taylor Unite

The One Book
One Town project in Co Longford sparked a community-wide reading initiative involving St Mary's and St John's National Schools and the book The Case of the Vanishing Painting.
Coordinated by Enda Ward and Kim Taylor, the project aims to foster a love of reading and strengthen community ties, with funding from Longford County Council and Creative Ireland.
Over 200 children have become active library members.

History

Historical Context

The UK's National Literacy Strategy launched in 1995 aimed to enhance reading standards, backed by a £1.5 billion investment over three years. This initiative laid the groundwork for World Book Day, first celebrated in the UK in 1998, promoting literacy and community engagement. Today, events like those in Exeter and Co Longford continue to foster a culture of reading, vital for educational growth and social cohesion.

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Dyer Inspires Reading

On March 5, 2026, Exeter schools celebrated World Book Day to foster reading.
Bestselling author Madeline Dyer engaged students at West Exe School with writing workshops.
Dunsford CofE Academy also participated, emphasizing reading in their curriculum.
Concerns about the cost of costumes prompted some schools to move away.
The National Year of Reading aims to boost enjoyment and inclusive participation.

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