On April 23, Jackson Academy’s K4 students celebrated World Book Day with a parade through the Lower School. Dressed as characters from their favorite books, students exhibited their costumes and props to Lower School students and teachers, sharing the stories they chose to highlight. From well-known classics to newer favorites, the parade showed the wide range of books that have captured the interest of JA’s youngest students. The event allowed them to connect what they were reading in the classroom to a fun, school-wide tradition.
World Book Day, established by UNESCO in 1995, is celebrated annually on April 23 to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The date was chosen to recognize the deaths of prominent literary figures like William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes. Around the world, schools and libraries mark the day with activities that encourage students to read and explore new stories.
At JA, a love of reading starts early. Events like the K4 World Book Day Parade allow students the opportunity to enjoy books beyond the classroom and to build confidence in sharing what they have learned. JA’s World Book Day parade is one way students develop habits that support strong reading skills over time, helping set the foundation for a lifelong interest in reading and learning.
