It’s a very special day for book lovers including all of these youngsters who were pictured enjoying a tale between 2004 and 2019.
Join us for Sunderland Echo memories from schools including Thornhill, Seaview, Sunderland High and Oxclose.
1. Francis had a big audience
Aboriginal storyteller Francis Firebrace was a big hit on his visit to Thornhill School in 2004. | se
2. Delight at Dame Dorothy
Pupils at Dame Dorothy Primary School enjoyed every minute of this 2004 session which was held on the day the school's new library opened. | se
3. Exploring Sunderland's maritime heritage in 2005
Mowbray's Maritime Funday used song, dance and storytelling to look at Sunderland's maritime history. Does this bring back happy memories? | se Photo: KB
4. Happy times at Sunderland High School
Children from Sunderland High School dressed as characters from their favourite stories in 2005. | se Photo: TC
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