Book Week 2026 - Messages of Support
Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP – Book Week 2026
“It is encouraging to learn that this year’s Book Week will bring together educational establishments, public bodies and community groups through events across Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister recognises the important part that books play throughout our lives and hopes that your initiative will inspire more people to discover and enjoy reading.”
From the office of the Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP
Ministerial Ambassadors
Gordon Lyons MLA, Liz Kimmins MLA, Naomi Long MLA, Andrew Muir MLA, and Paul Givan MLA.
Dame Mary Beard
In Belfast – Book Week 2026
Prime Minister
The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP
Katy Radford
Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
