READERS young and old are being encouraged to “share a story” for World Book Day - the biggest annual celebration of reading.

Now in its 21st year, World Book Day takes place on Thursday, March 1, and is intended to spark young readers’ imaginations and promote reading for pleasure.

If your school is planning an event, we’d like you to share your plans with us. Contact vicky.thompson@nqyne.co.uk or tweet @vickytPress.

We’ll also have a live blog on the day itself, so you can share photos of your child’s outfit - and the inspiration behind it - with us.