Character actors: Australia’s children celebrate 80 years of Book Week

Caterina, who dressed as Roald Dahl’s Mrs Twit, for Book Week. Photograph: Laura Manenti

Australia’s Children’s Book Week is celebrating its 80th year in style, with children donning their best costumes for the traditional parade in schools across the country.

The event has the theme “Book an Adventure”. It is run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, which has been promoting literacy and reading for children since the end of the second world war.