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World Book Day: LGBT+ inclusive ideas and resources

Just Like Us

Published: March 4, 2026

Just Like Us has free LGBT+ inclusive resources and ideas for World Book Day in primary and secondary schools.

The resource pack for primary schools includes World Book Day 2026 posters and display materials, LGBT+ inclusive classroom sessions for KS1 and KS2 on telling our stories, sharing ideas and why everyone’s story matters.

For primary school staff, there is also a staff briefing on inclusive reading in primary schools.

Our World Book Day resource pack for secondary schools features a session on LGBT+ book recommendations for pupils, as well as posters and display materials.

Just Like Us’ research has shown that only 12% of LGBT+ parents reported their children’s school having LGBT+ inclusive books available for their child to read.

All school staff can download our free LGBT+ inclusive reading lists, available for primary and secondary schools, for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Sign up now, and explore Just Like Us’ whole resource library, featuring LGBT+ inclusive resources for all Key Stages.

How to download free LGBT+ inclusive resources for schools

If you are a staff member at a UK primary school, secondary school or sixth form college, you can access Just Like Us’ free resources by following the below steps:

  1. Sign up for free here.
  2. You’ll then receive an email granting you access to the resources.
  3. Then, browse and download resources in our school resource library.

Just Like Us’ school resource library offers free, LGBT+ inclusive resources across the curriculum, for all key stages from EYFS to KS5.

Why should schools make sure World Book Day celebrations are LGBT+ inclusive?

Independent research has found a link between positive messaging about being LGBT+ in schools and pupils having better mental health, regardless of whether the pupils are LGBT+ or not.

LGBT-inclusive environments at home and at school are also linked to better outcomes for LGBT+ young people, from their mental health to their relationships to their optimism about the future, that last into adulthood.

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