Celebrate books through stories rather than purchased costumes

Invite an invented cover, bookmark or recommendation as an entry into reading and storytelling. Providing the materials onsite makes the celebration available without a particular outfit or willingness to dress up.

Invite a fictional recommendation. Create a bookmark. Share by choice.

Make story engagement the central experience

A bookmark can introduce an invented mystery without requiring a purchased outfit.

Offer shared reading, original bookmarks or invented book covers. Story engagement can be the main event without a costume requirement.

What engages readers with the story? Offer an illustrated response.

Avoid making clothing a participation requirement.

Resources

• Activity Setup Checklist — Write the selected event activity, materials and participation choices in the editable setup checklist.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality
• United Nations — international days and weeks

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