Organisations and workplaces

Any organisation or workplace can participate in World Book Night, getting involved online to help get nation reading. Whether you’re a school, trade union, workplace, charity, you can play your part.

Download resources to support your event.

How to get involved

  • Join in the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm on 23 April to dedicate time to reading
  • Set up a library in your organisation. Ask people to bring in books for others to borrow
  • Hold a lunchtime party, quiz or book swap
  • Set up a reading group to bring people together and socialise around reading. Find out more about setting up a reading group on the Book Club Hub
  • Read-a-thon: Gather sponsors who pledge to donate based on the number of pages read during a short time period.
  • Share what you’re doing to celebrate with us on social media! Tag us @readingagency and use #WorldBookNight, #GoAllIn2026 and #NationalYearOfReading2026