Welcome to KJS Book Week! Please explore the different pages and see all the exciting activities planned.

Please see here for:

Padlet Photos (October 5-9th, 2026)

book character pictures

Nov 3-7th (Front Gate)

Morning

Guess where KJS staff are from

Guess the Staff behind the clues and photos.

Book fair

Oct 6-8

(KJS 4th Floor)

(08:00-16:00)

ESF Parents & Caregivers welcome 8:00-8:30 and 2:45-4:00pm (Please show ESF Hub)

Class Sign Up Times

Preorder flyer

Mystery Readers

Oct 5-9th (Library)

Lunch

book dress up day

Oct 9, 2026

KJS Bookmarks

Must be connected to this year's book week theme (home languages)

Students can draw by hand or on Canva (1 entry only)

Electronic submissions to:

lib-bookmarks@kjs.hk

Deadline: Oct 16

Emoji guessing game

Guess the book titles of these emojis (board in library)

Google Form

Deadline: Oct 16

Where's wally

Can you find Where's Wally & other characters are hiding in the Library?

Google Form

Deadline: Oct 16

book in a jar

Look at the shredded jars in the Library and guess the book name.

Google Form

Deadline: Oct 16

Book Shadow

Can you guess the book characters behind the shadows?

Google Form

Deadline: Oct 16

What is the book title?

Can you translate these book titles?

Google Form

Deadline: Oct 16

Kids4Kids storywriting competition

Participate in the upcoming competition to support Kids4Kids

Details Here

meet the authors

Onjali q. rauf - Wednesday, november 4th, 2026

Author's website

Onjali Q. Raúf MBE is a multi-award-winning children’s author and human rights activist. She is the founder of Making Herstory, an organization dedicated to ending violence against women and girls, and O’s Refugee Aid Team, which provides aid to frontline refugee response teams. Best known for her award-winning Sunday Times bestseller The Boy at the Back of the Class, Onjali has authored numerous acclaimed books, picture books, and stage plays. Recognized as one of the BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women, she was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to literature and women’s rights.

mark grist - Wednesday, november 24th, 2026

Author's website

Mark Grist is an award-winning poet, rapper, storyteller, and children’s author based in the UK. A former English teacher who rose to fame through his viral rap battles and poetry performances, he has earned critical acclaim from The Guardian, The Scotsman, and the Financial Times. Renowned for his high-energy live shows and creative workshops, Mark regularly visits schools across the globe to inspire young readers and writers through spoken word, books, and multimedia projects.

james foley - march 1 & 2, 2027

Author's website

James Foley is an award-winning Australian children’s author, illustrator, and cartoonist based in Western Australia. He is the creator of acclaimed picture books, graphic novels, and middle-grade fiction, including the CBCA Honour Book Stellarphant, the Secret Agent Mole series, and graphic novels featuring young inventor Sally Tinker (Brobot, Dungzilla). Renowned for his visual humor and engaging storytelling, James frequently presents talks and drawing workshops at schools and festivals, and serves as an ambassador for literary organizations including Books In Homes and Room To Read.

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