Celebrations are often varied with some choosing to dress as their favourite book characters, while others have enjoyed a visit from an author or simply having the opportunity to share their favourite books with their classmates.
Here we take a wee look back into the Fife Today archives at some of the World Book Day events of the past in the region’s schools and nurseries.
1. World Book Day 2010
Kids and staff at Auchtermuchty PS on their Roald Dahl themed World Book Day in 2010. Photo: neil doig
2. World Book Day 2016
Pathhead Primary School pupils with Jean Ritchie, ASDA's community life champion Photo: Contributed
3. World Book Day 2016
Burntisland Primary teachers Mrs Donnachie, Mr Bryson, Mrs Anderson with pupils Catherine Spiers & Catherine Baker Photo: Fife Photo Agency
4. World Book Day 2012
P1 pupils dress up for World Book Day at Canongate PS, St Andrews Photo: neil doig