Roald Dahl Day

 Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916. Every year on this date the work of this amazing writer is celebrated across the world. If Roald Dahl is one of your favourite authors why not re-read one of his books or watch one of the movie versions of his stories today.

For more information visit the Roald Dahl website 

Roald Dahl Day 2020

Sunday 13th of September is Roald Dahl Day If he is one of your favourite authors why not visit the website and take part in celebrating the amazing imagination of Roald Dahl. You could simply read one of his books or watch one of the movies that have been made of his novels or read about his incredible life on the website. There is so much to enjoy thanks to his amazing imagination!

Roald Dahl Day

The world famous author Roald Dahl was born on the 13th September 1916 and thus every year the  13th of September is Roald Dahl Day. We will be celebrating in school on Monday 14th. Look out for Roald Dahl quotes around the school and other Roald Dahl activities.

Why not follow this advice and borrow a book from the Library?

More information available at the Roald Dahl  website or from the Roald Dahl Day blog

Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916 and this is the date chosen to celebrate this wonderful author, his life and his work. Perhaps best known for his stories for children Dahl also wrote short stories and fiction for adults too -  he was the author of 'Tales of the unexpected' which appeared on tv way back in the early 1980s!! Roald died in 1990 aged 74 and 23 years on his books are still being read and enjoyed. If you are a Roald Dahl fan why not borrow one of his books to read over the long weekend? Or, visit the  website for fun ideas and activities to celebrate Roald Dahl Day.

Roald Dahl Day Display

Many thanks to S6 student Rebecca for her wonderful artwork which forms the main part of the display in the Library for Roald Dahl Day. Rebecca's excellent picture depicts 3 of Roald Dahl's best loved characters -  the Twits and Matilda. Thanks also to Charlotte for ably assisting Rebecca.

Most popular authors borrowed

Every year public libraries announce who have been the most borrowed authors via the figures they keep under PLR (public lending right). For the year July 2010-June 2011 the most popular childrens' (all ages) authors were:
1.   Daisy Meadows                                            
2.   Jacqueline Wilson                                          
3.   Francesca Simon                                           
4.   Julia Donalsdon                                            
5.   Mick Inkpen                                               
6.   Adam Blade                                                 
7.   Terry Deary                                                 
8.   Fiona Watt                                                  
9.   Roald Dahl                                                   
10. Lauren Child

Terry Deary author of Horrible Histories etc

Jacqueline Wilson

Roald Dahl

                                         

Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl Day is celebrated every year on the 13th September. Roald Dahl - author of The Twits, The BFG and George's Marvellous Medicine (to name but a few) - was born on 13th September 1916. As well as all his wonderful children's books Roald Dahl also wrote stories for adults too. Roald Dahl died in 1990 at the age of 74. Even now, 21 years after he died, Roald Dahl's books are still read by children all over the world. Why not visit the Library and reread your favourite Roald Dahl book? For more information about Roald Dahl and many fun activities go to www.roalddahl.com/