The aim of the yearly event is to encourage more children to develop a lifelong interest in reading.
Northern Ireland Libraries moto is: “Books are more than just engaging stories, they are also great learning tools for children”.
Check out these spectacular World Book Day costumes submitted by our readers.
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Six Year old Sophia from Abercorn Primary School as Funnybones Photo: By Jaide Raiker
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Six year old Sam Bradley from Bridge Integrated Primary School as Peter Rabbit. Photo: By Michelle Bradley
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Nine year old Carter Burns as Slappy from Goosebumps Photo: By TJ Burns
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Nine year old Ella Patterson from Abercorn primary school, as Hermoine Granger from Harry Potter Photo: By Lisa FP