Key dates for your diary
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Key dates in December 2008
National Year of Reading - December Theme
December 1 - December 31 2008
The National Year of Reading monthly theme for December is Write the future. What one person writes, others read: technology is bringing reading and writing closer together. The year ends with a celebration of all forms of writing.
Key dates in March 2009
World Book Day
March 5
The biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading
http://www.worldbookday.com/National Science and Engineering Week
March 9 - March 15 2009
National Science and Engineering Week (formerly National Science Week) is an opportunity for people of all ages, areas and organisations to take part in science, engineering and technology activities. 2008 was a huge success with an estimated 3500 events and 1.4 million attendees!
http://www.the-ba.net/the-ba/Events/NSEW/The Education Show
March 26 - March 28 2009
The Education Show 2009 is the UK’s largest showcase of educational resources of all kinds. It enables educators to see what is new, try out resources and take part in free CPD so that they can teach and manage learning more effectively.
http://www.education-show.com/Key dates in April 2009
International Children’s Book Day
April 2
Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children’s books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions or announcements of book awards. Visit the website for more information.
Shakespeare’s Birthday
April 23
Visit Shakespeare’s Globe website or the Royal Shakespeare Company website for education resources and listings of performances and special events.
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