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World Book Day returns for 2026
We are excited to announce that on Saturday 28th February we will be hosting our second World Book Day event. This will be a big party where we take over Derby Market Hall for a day filled with storytelling, authors, illustrators and books. We are looking for children's authors, illustrators and organisations from Derby and beyond to join us for the day. We have lots of ideas but would love your support in making the day very special for the families of Derby.
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Events and workshops happening at our World Book Day Party
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Are you a Children's author or book seller? A Maker or illustrator? If you would be interested in taking part in our World Book Day Party please fill in the form
NEW for 2026

Shared Reading is a much-loved community programme run by Derby Book Festival. Our podcast hosted by two of our Shared Reading volunteers Ellie and Steve, celebrates the joy of shared reading with local voices and authors from across the East Midlands.
We’re currently looking for short pieces of writing and potential guests to feature in upcoming episodes. If you’re a writer with something to share, we’d love to hear from you.
Shorter pieces work particularly well, as we read them aloud on the podcast and explore the thoughts and feelings they inspire in conversation. If your work is selected, you’ll be invited to join us as a guest to talk about it.
To be considered, please complete this form.
Festival Update
Our Autumn Festival in photos
Our Autumn festival has now ended and we thank all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and of course our audience for making it once again another memorable festival. A selection of our highlights can be seen here
Autumn Event Recordings
Don't forget our Digital Pass & Event recordings
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Thank you for your generosity in donating books to this Autumn's Book Appeal. You have helped to donate over 5000 books to schools across the city centre.