World Book Day 2025

World Book Day is the annual celebration of books, it’s the perfect day to promote the wonderful world of reading, reciting, writing of poetry.

People from across the globe come together to revel in the joy of books and to celebrate how sharing words can bring people together in difficult times. Everyone, everywhere is invited to join in!

Apples and Snakes are marking World Book Day 2025 by sharing some of our favourite pieces from the recent SPIN anthology. To get your copy and to join this global band of wordsmiths just click the button below.

Happy Book Poetry Day 2025!

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Eileen Gbagbo:

Summers at Grandma’s House

Jay Sandhu:

Mario Kart Pantoum

Ioney Smallhorne:

My Friend Finola

Gayathiri Kamalakanthan:

Ammā Means More Than Mother

Shagufta K Iqbal

There are Cats in the Mosque

Established in 1999, World Poetry Day has brought the brilliance, fun and enjoyment of poetry to millions of people across the world. Find out more about World Poetry Day here:

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