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

NNFN Competition 2025

We are delighted to announce the NNFN competition for this year. Children are invited to create a piece based on a historical event, person or place near where they live. The aim is to encourage investigating the local area and learning about the past. Children can draw, or create a model or piece of art accompanied by a brief description.

The age group categories are 5-7, 8-10, 11-16.

For the 5-7 Age group the maximum is 50 words

For 8-10 the maximum is 100 words

For 11-16 the maximum is 200 words.

We encourage the entries to be as creative as possible.

If you are intending to send in a whole class or group of entries, please make sure that the maximum word count is abided by. Any entries that exceed the word count will not be counted. Please send entries by post to the address in the Terms and Conditions or by email to nnfn@fcbg.org.uk with an entry form. If the entry is extremely creative, such as a 3D Model or a larger piece of work, please do send in photos of the work with a description on how it was made.

Please read the competition Terms and Conditions

NNFN Competition individual entry form

NNFN Competition group entry form

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

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