The Bookseller - Author Interviews - Q&A: Michael Rosen

What is Michael Rosen Day?

A day to celebrate books and reading-and if people want to discover my books that would be great too! For the day itself, we are offering an activity pack which is suitable for a wide range of children, enabling teachers or parents/carers to create a fun and engaging celebratory moment centred around books and reading. This pack sits alongside a free-to-access virtual event, where I will be joined by MC Grammar at 10am on the day itself (there will be options to watch later!).
Why did you decide to launch Michael Rosen Day?

It wasn't my idea! My publisher Walker Books suggested that we should mark the anniversaries that are happening in 2024 (50 years of being published and 35 years of We're Going on a Bear Hunt) with a day of celebration-and I am keen to support anything that means encouraging a love of books and reading! Finding space in a busy curriculum or home life for the joy and connection books can bring is just as vital as ever.