How to get a Blue Peter Book badge
Do you love books and reading? If you do, this is the badge for you! Designed by one of the UK’s best-known illustrators, Sir Quentin Blake – who you might know from bringing to life characters such as Roald Dahl's BFG and Matilda! To apply all you need to do is tell us about a book you've enjoyed reading recently and draw a character or scene from the book. We'd also love to hear about any books that have sparked your imagination. Use My Blue Peter to apply online.
Blue Peter Book badge application
To earn this badge, you must:
Be aged between 5-15 years old.
Ask your parent or guardian for permission to apply and ask them to read the Privacy Notice.
Get your parent or guardian to help you fill out your form and personal details.
Tell us about a book you have read and what you think about it. Maybe you liked the characters, 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.
Blue Peter Book badge designer Sir Quentin Blake.
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! 📚
Can I apply as a group or school?
The Book badge is open for online applications only via My Blue Peter, which means applications can no longer be sent together in one envelope. Each child must have a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú account in order to apply for their Book badge for more information about how to sign in and get a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú account please see our FAQ page.
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 or need any help, check out our FAQ page.
Find more fun in the Blue Peter Book Club
The adventure doesn't stop here... Head over to the Blue Peter Book Club for even more amazing stories and tons of exciting activities, quizzes, and cool challenges!
