BOOK WEEK 2026

📚 Symphony of Stories

Lilydale High School is celebrating Children’s Book Week from 22–28 August with a fantastic week of activities celebrating books, authors and the joy of reading.

Students can look forward to author talks and panels, lunchtime trivia, a sausage sizzle, bookmark making and live entertainment, as well as our Whole-School Book Character Dress-Up Day.

There will also be a book sale in the library throughout the week, giving students plenty of opportunities to discover their next great read.

A highlight of Book Week will be our Book Character Dress-Up Day on Wednesday, when students are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character. There will be a costume competition and lunchtime show, with prizes to be won! 

The 2026 theme, “Symphony of Stories,” celebrates the wonderful mix of characters and stories that come together to create the world of books. There are endless costume possibilities - from favourite book characters and fairytale heroes to animals and much-loved storybook figures.

“The world is an orchestra; the universe is a symphony.” -  Matshona Dhliwayo

“A good story should make you laugh, and a moment later break your heart.” - Chuck Palahniuk

“There is always music in life. You just need to have the heart to hear it.” - Avijeet Das

📚 Bookmark Competition and Book Donations!