What is Harry Potter Book Day?
Harry Potter Book Day is a chance for fans around the globe to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s iconic series with events, parties and other festivities. Bloomsbury creates a special free, downloadable event kit, jam-packed with decoration, costume, activity and game ideas! You can use the event kit or create your own magical activities for the day.
Who can take part?
Everyone! Whether you are a bookshop, library, school or group of friends who want to celebrate. The event kit has activities for readers of all ages, and is suitable for lifelong superfans to young readers just beginning their Harry Potter journey. The kit also includes special activities and guidance for schools.
What’s the theme?
CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES is the theme for this year’s celebrations. The wizarding world is full of magical creatures from majestic Hippogriffs, unicorns and dragons to the light-fingered Niffler and venomous Doxy, also known as the biting fairy (one to avoid!). Our event kit will be full of exciting activities featuring a magical menagerie of fantastic beasts in all their shapes and sizes.
Highlights:
Bloomsbury are collaborating with the Learning Team from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, as well as illustrator Jonny Duddle, on a special event for Harry Potter Book Day. On 17 October, children from schools in Camden will take part in a draw-along with Jonny Duddle as well as a magical creatures lesson where they will get the chance to see some of the original magical creatures props from the Harry Potter films.
And calling all teachers in the UK!
To celebrate Harry Potter Book Day Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is giving away a magical prize including:
- Studio Tour tickets for a group of up to 35 students and seven adults
- An exclusive lesson before your tour, with the chance to meet a Harry Potter filmmaker
- One set of Harry Potter books provided by Bloomsbury Publishing
- Complimentary return travel
To be in with a chance of winning, they are challenging students to get creative and imagine their own magical creature. You can find out more here!
