National Share-A-Story Month 2026
May is National Share-a-Story Month in the UK. Beginning in 1974 as National Share-a-Story Week, it was decided in 1998, by The Federation of Children’s Book Group, to extend it to a month instead.
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WORLD BOOK NIGHT 2026 is on 23rd April
World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don’t regularly read. Books are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries, colleges, hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters, as well as by passionate individuals who…
National Year of Reading
2026 is the National Year of Reading, and thanks to the Rye Players, we’ve got a competition for budding authors
World Book Day
World Book Day, the annual international celebration of reading and books, is on Thursday 5th March this year! Children’s books are sold at £1 each and, as well as the usual 12 titles to choose from across the UK, there will also be 3 exclusive books for Ireland and a Welsh title. Thousands of booksellers…
National Year of Reading 2026
2026 has been designated the National Year of Reading, but what does that mean – we explore
World Literacy Month – September 2025
Discover how Camber is doing its part to promote reading among all ages
World Book Day 2025
World Book Day, the annual national celebration of reading and books, is on Thursday 6th March this year!
Bookstop Behind Bars?
Temporary fencing has been erected around the lawn area outside the now-closed Pontins/NISA shop.
Bookstop Vandalised
In August the Pelwood Road bookstop was pushed over and vandalised. It was suspected that this was by youths staying on the holiday park but no further action could be taken.