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The Guardian notes World Book Day will be celebrated this year on a Thursday in the UK and Ireland.
Some English schools are limiting dressing up to keep attention on reading, according to experts.
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MPs heard that schools are moving away from dressing up for World Book Day due to cost and family strain.
Jonathan Douglas of the National Literacy Trust linked costumes to potential harm to reading for pleasure and social mobility goals.
BookTrust suggested costume swaps or art-based dress-up as inclusive workarounds to cost concerns.
The World Book Day charity emphasized inclusive, no-cost ways to participate for all children.
The session followed findings that youth enjoyment of reading has fallen to its lowest point in 20 years.
An educator and author said many students struggle to read for pleasure in early secondary school amid TikTok and streaming competition.
The hearing featured calls to keep World Book Day as a national, celebratory moment for reading.
The committee heard from teachers and authors about practical alternatives to maintain reading engagement.
Officials argue that World Book Day should not come at the expense of reading for pleasure.
The Guardian features discussions on broader reading trends and technology's role in reducing reading time.

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