National Non-Fiction November

National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual. Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the brain child of Adam Lancaster during his years as Chair, the whole month now celebrates all those readers that have a passion for information and facts and attempts to bring non fiction celebration in line with those of fiction.

National Non-Fiction November 2025

Past Puzzles and Timeless Treasures

The theme for NNFN 2025 is Past Puzzles and Timeless Treasures. From global events to personal stories, everyone can get involved! The work of historians, archaeologists, forensic science and reconstruction could be investigated along with historical mysteries, legends-local and otherwise and historical trails. Buildings, statues and galleries also play their part as do the countless wonderful objects they hold. Time treasures might lead to considering future events as well as those of the past- or changes in a place or building through time.

With a wide range of books out there, here are our recommendations to enjoy information with readers of all ages.

Past Puzzles and Time Treasures Booklist

We have created an activity booklet containing ideas and activities to support anyone who would like to organise sessions to celebrate National Non-Fiction November.

National Non-Fiction November Ideas Booklet 2025

National Non-Fiction November 2024

Why Don’t You?

A resources booklet was created, packed with ideas for activities which can be downloaded below

National Non-Fiction November Ideas Booklet 2024

A ‘Hobbies and Leisure Activities’ booklist is available to download here and there are a number of other non-fiction booklists available in the resources section of the website.

We want to express our huge thanks to the publishers who generously support NNFN.