20 photos of World Book Day celebrations in South Tyneside

By Hayley Lovely

Facebook Community Reporter

Published 7th Mar 2024, 12:08 BST

Photos of children and adults marking World Book Day in South Tyneside.

As today, Thursday 7 March marks World Book Day every child across the country has a chance to pick up, read and enjoy books and storytelling.

The celebrations are back this year and children across South Tyneside have dressed up as their favourite characters.

From Willy Wonka to Harry Potter, children have had great fun dressing up for the day.

Here is our first batch of the brilliant pictures sent into the Gazette from families across the borough.

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Credit: Sara Costella

1. Leon and Zac age eight dress as Geordie icons Ant and Dec

Credit: Sara Costella | Sara Costella

Credit: Kate Sanderson

2. Mikey, age six dressed as Super Mario

Credit: Kate Sanderson | Kate Sanderson

Credit: Lisa Leyden

3. Staff at Sunshine Nursery in Boldon dressed up for World Book Day

Credit: Lisa Leyden | Lisa Leyden

Credit: Jayne Euna

4. Chase Mullen aged 12 dressed as The Mad Hatter

Credit: Jayne Euna | Jayne Euna

World Book Day South Tyneside

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