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Harry Potter changed the world. The Boy Who Lived captured people’s hearts everywhere when he first appeared on bookshelves in 1997 and since then his noble escapades within the wizarding world have continued to entertain and inspire.
Harry Potter Book Day was established to pay homage to The Chosen One and celebrate the iconic book series while introducing it to new readers.
When is Harry Potter Book Day?
Despite Bloomsbury creating a celebration of the Harry Potter book series ten years ago, 2024 will be the first-ever official Harry Potter Book Day. It will take place on Thursday 17th October and the theme is Care of Magical Creatures – which you might remember as the elective subject where students were taught about feeding, breeding, and proper treatment of creatures such as flobberworms, unicorns, and hippogriffs (hello, Buckbeak!) by Hagrid.
Who can take part in Harry Potter Book Day?
Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations and toast a butter beer to the spellbinding series, from those experiencing the magic for the first time to those who have grown up with Harry and his friends – and are still waiting with bated breath for their Hogwarts letter!
How to Celebrate Harry Potter Book Day
Libraries, schools and bookshops across the UK will take part in the day and host magical events, but you can also celebrate at home with decorations, dressing up, parties, and reading! Dive into your favourite Harry Potter book and get lost in the incredible storytelling, excellent character development, and exciting battles of good versus evil.
Bloomsbury Publishing also offers a range of resources including games and quizzes, certificates, discussion guides, and activity sheets. You can also register for a free event kit to enjoy at home.
If you are looking to spend the day with one of the series’ most beloved characters, then attend a Harry Potter Virtual Lesson presented by Evanna Lynch (the one and only Luna Lovegood!). Perfect your spellcasting abilities with the help of Harry Potter wand choreographer Paul Harris and learn to draw Hogwarts alongside Evanna and Harry Potter illustrator Jonny Duddle.
Step inside Hogwarts!
Want more magic? Why not visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter? See all of your favourite props and sets from the film series and be awed by the immense craftsmanship and talent that went into bringing the books to life on the big screen.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is open all year round, so you don’t have to wait until Harry Potter Book Day to step into the wizarding world, you can celebrate whenever you like.
How will you be celebrating Harry Potter Book Day 2024?
