Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children’s literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold
more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called “one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century”.
Roald Dahl Reading Day events take place up and down the UK in schools, libraries and particularly in the village of Great Missenden, where Dahl lived and worked for many years.
The aim of the day is to, get kids reading, to see if you can also do something marvellous to raise some money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity at the same time. The charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions.
The first Roald Dahl Day was held on September 13th 2006, which would have been Roald Dahl’s 90th birthday. From a small beginning the event has now grown into an annual event held every 13th September as a celebration of the work, life and multi-faceted legacy of one of the world’s best-loved storytellers. Since 2020 it has been celebrated as Roald Dahl Story Day celebrating your favourite Roald Dahl characters, stories and moments with fans the world over.
Some of Roald Dahl’s most popular books include:
The BFG 
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 
Fantastic Mr. Fox 
The Witches 
James and the Giant Peach 
and Matilda 
to name a few.
Most English children have read a Roald Dahl book. Maybe you have, too.
Richard