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Books to make you Smile! World Book Night, 23rd April 2021

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NEWS / 9 December 2020

World Book Night is the annual celebration on 23 April that aims to inspire everyone to pick up a book and share the joy of reading. It is a key part of The Reading Agency's mission to support everyone in reading their way to a better life and using the proven power of reading to promote skills and learning, health and wellbeing, and build connected communities.

The list features a specially commissioned book, Stories to Make You Smile. Featuring ten uplifting short stories by bestselling authors including Jenny Éclair, Mark Watson and Dorothy Koomson, this collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

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