World Book Day 2023 took place on Wednesday, March 2, and children across the country celebrated in schools, with some dressing up as their favourite fictional characters from books.
The annual charity event which has taken place since 1998, gives children the opportunity to celebrate their favourite books and reading, while vouchers for new books are usually given to the children to spend on new books.
Here are children from Newcastle schools celebrating World Book Day.
1. St Bedes in Bedlington
Year 6 and Nursery pupils read books together. Photo: Barking Dog Media
2. St Aidan’s in Ashington
Children from St Aidan’s in Ashington dressed up as their favourite characters. Photo: Barking Dog Media
3. St Aidans in Ashington
Another image from St Aidans in Ashington of the children dressed up. Photo: Barking Dog Media
4. English Martyrs in Fenham
Kids at English Martyrs in Fenham dressed up in the classroom. Photo: Barking Dog Media