38 Easy Book Week Costumes for Teachers (2024)

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What is the easiest World Book Day costume? ›

Junie B. Jones costume is a pink cardigan and a purple skirt. For her shoes she wears black flat shoes with optional colorful socks, a short brunette bob with a cute headband.

Book Character Day is celebrated every year on October 31st. Students, teachers, librarians, and book fans can bring their favorite characters to life. Schools across the country celebrate by inviting staff and students to dress up as their favorite characters.

Alternatives to Dressing up

If dressing up doesn't work for you, try one of these alternatives: Wear your comfiest reading clothes or pyjamas – showcase the habit. Draw a role on the wall – invite the children to draw round each other and modify the silhouette to create what a costume could be.

A popular costume for teens this World Book Day will be our hero Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. To get the look they'll just need to tie their hair into a sideways plait and make a DIY bow and arrow, Katniss Everdeen's signature weapon ...

“Charlie Bucket” from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl Perhaps one of the most famous Roald Dahl books thanks to the film(s), Charlie Bucket wears normal clothes typical for a young boy such as shirt/jumper and jeans.

Totally Normal clothes

Wear all black, you're Peter Pan's shadow! Find a top/t-shirt with their favourite character on rather than dressing up.

“My name is Junie B. Jones,” she declares in the opening sentence. “The B stands for Beatrice. Except I don't like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all.”

Amelia's style is simple and modest. Amelia Bedelia wears a bonnet, white apron and black Mary Janes. Put a sexy spin on an Amelia Bedelia costume by substituting a French maid costume. Of course, all of these costumes need a unique and personal touch to provide the one-of-a-kind Amelia Bedelia look.

Nancy Drew costume is a yellow turtleneck knit sweater, a plaid skirt, a pair of brown Oxfords, a thick yellow belt, and a yellow headband. She also has a gold magnifying glass.

What is backwards dress up day? ›

Dress backwards.

If you normally dress your children from head to toe, start feet first today. Have them wear one piece of clothing “the wrong way.” Put a sweater or hat on backwards. Be sure to lead by example and dress yourself accordingly! Kids (and good-humored adults) will find it hilarious.

Fancy Nancy costume is a sleeved yellow shirt, a pink tutu, a light blue bow belt, hot pink Mary Janes, and a purple beaded necklace. She also likes wearing a pretty tiara atop her beautiful, curly, red hair.

You'll need: a red headband (with a red bow if possible), a light or dark blue dress (70s-style if you can find one), a white cardigan, white socks, and dark-coloured low-top trainers or shiny red shoes.

Steven Universe is one of the easiest characters to cosplay because ultimately, you only need three things—and if you're a fan, you may already own two of them. Just pair your favorite red star shirt with your most comfortable pair of jeans and roll up the bottoms a smidge to get that cuffed look.

Dorian Gray, fictional character, the hedonistic protagonist of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891). He exchanges his soul for youth that never fades.

Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, for most of the book, has only one character, and it's one of the classic elementary/middle school reading books. Cast Away features Tom Hanks stuck on an island for four years by himself. If you're feeling up for a challenge, writing a story featuring one character is a great exercise.