Apply for a Blue Peter Book badge
Introducing the exciting new Book badge, designed by one of the UK鈥檚 best known illustrators, Sir Quentin Blake; who you might know from bringing to life characters such as Roald Dahl's BFG and Matilda! To earn your badge, just share your love of books with us by answering the questions below! You can apply using our online form or by post.
To earn this badge, you must:
Be aged between 5-15 years old.
Apply for your Book badge online using the uploader form, or click the 'get the Book badge' button above, to download the paper application form.
Ask your parent or guardian for permission to apply and ask them to read the聽Privacy Notice听补苍诲听badge attraction terms and conditions.
Tell us about聽a book you have read and what you think about it. Maybe you liked the characters,聽or perhaps you enjoyed going on exciting adventures in faraway places.
Upload your illustration of a character or a scene from the story. This could be a drawing, painting or even digital artwork.
Let us know what other books and authors you have enjoyed reading and why.
Get your parent or guardian to help you fill out your form and personal details.
If applying by post, send your application with the correct postage to:聽Blue Peter, 91热爆 Bridge House, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2BH.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick up a book, explore your school library, or become a member of your local library and you could be on your way to earning your very own Book badge! 馃摎
Can I apply as a group or school?
Children must apply for badges themselves, but teachers and group leaders can collect and mail completed application forms in one envelope. Please ensure the correct postage payment, include each child's home address (not the school address), full name, date of birth and confirm parental or guardian consent for participation.
When will I receive my Blue Peter Book badge?
Thousands of children apply for badges each year and it can take up to 12 weeks for your badge to arrive, so please be patient! If you have any further questions, check out our badge Q&A pages.
Find more fun in the Blue Peter Book Club
The adventure doesn't stop here... Head聽over to the Blue Peter Book Club for even more amazing stories and tons of exciting activities, quizzes, and cool challenges!
