Get ready to celebrate the magic of words, creativity, and a beloved literary icon!

We're thrilled to announce 12 November will be the first-ever Michael Rosen Day — a nationwide celebration that invites families, schools, libraries, and the entire book-loving community to honor one of our greatest national treasures: Michael Rosen. This special day is all about celebrating creativity, poetry, and reading for pleasure.

To mark the launch, in partnership with literary charity Read for Good, Walker Books are hosting a free-to-attend live online event for children, featuring none other than multi-award-winning teacher turned rapper and viral social media sensation, Jacob Mitchell, aka MC Grammar as host. Michael Rosen himself will be sharing his manifesto for reading. This virtual event will be live-streamed to children across the country and beyond, bringing Michael's joyful words right into homes and classrooms.

The day will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Michael’s first ever book, and the 35th anniversary of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

Event Details:
Michael Rosen live for Michael Rosen Day! Hosted by MC Grammar, in collaboration with Walker Books and Read for Good.
10am Tuesday 12 November
Online - with Q&A and an opportunity to re-watch after the event.
Sign up here: Michael Rosen Day Registration

Michael Rosen says of the day, “I hope this day can be a day when we can celebrate any way in which we can put books into children’s hands!”

MC Grammar adds, “Michael’s words, poems and stories have ignited the imaginations of children all over the world, opening their hearts to the wonder and magic of reading. I am one of those kids, inspired with every word I write or rap, so to be given this role as ambassador is a true honour. I can’t wait to celebrate his incredible adventure with all of you!”

Also on offer are free downloadable activity packs full of engaging content for kids to explore poetry and creativity in celebration of Michael Rosen Day. Perfect for classrooms, home activities, or library events. Download Free Resources Here

Michael’s reading manifesto:

1. Reading books helps children make the most of what school and the world offer them.

2. Books give children language, thoughts, ideas and feelings.

3. Books show them places and times and cultures very near and dear to them.

4. Books show them places and times and cultures they may not have come across before.

5. Books help children walk in other people’s shoes, seeing things from someone else’s point of view.

6. Books help children see that they are not alone.

7. We have to do what we can to put books into children’s hands.

8. We have to do what we can to find space and time for children to talk about books.

9. We have to celebrate children’s books.

10. Children’s books are for everyone because we are all children at some time or another.

Follow #MichaelRosenDay on social media to keep up with the latest activities, and join us in this joyful celebration of poetry and imagination!

@MrMCGrammar @MichaelRosenYes 

Below is a small collection of Michael Rosen's books.