National Share-a-Story Month
National Share-a-Story Month is a celebration of storytelling and story sharing for children, run every May by the Federation of Children's Book Groups.
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About the day
National Share-a-Story Month runs throughout May. The Federation of Children's Book Groups (FCBG) organises it as an annual celebration of the power of storytelling and story sharing.
The aim is to bring children and stories together. The theme for May 2026 was Once Upon a Storytime.
It suits publishers, bookshops, libraries, schools, nurseries and children's education and toy brands.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 31 May 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 May 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 1 to 31 May 2029 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Publishing
- Bookshops
- Libraries
- Schools and nurseries
- Children's education
- Toys and games
Questions and answers
When is National Share-a-Story Month 2027?
National Share-a-Story Month 2027 runs from 1 to 31 May 2027. The date follows the same rule every year.
How long does National Share-a-Story Month last?
National Share-a-Story Month runs for the whole of May.
Who organises National Share-a-Story Month?
National Share-a-Story Month is organised by the Federation of Children's Book Groups.
Where is National Share-a-Story Month marked?
National Share-a-Story Month is marked in the UK.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including Federation of Children's Book Groups: National Share-a-Story Month. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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