April 23rd of each year is World Book and Copyright Day. This day celebrates literature in all its forms and encourages readers to enjoy reading.
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On April 23, people around the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day to spread the joy of reading. This day is also known as International Book Day and World Book Day. This global event celebrates the profound impact books have on people and society.
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World Book and Copyright Day 2024: Theme
The theme for this year's World Book and Copyright Day is 'Read Your Way'. This theme emphasizes the importance of developing a passion for reading. This theme inspires people from all walks of life, young and old, to develop the habit of reading and promotes that it is an essential human passion.
World Book and Copyright Day: History
Since 1995, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day. This date is historically significant because it marks the death anniversary of a few popular writers: William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
April 23 was chosen by the 1995 UNESCO General Conference in Paris as an appropriate day to recognize the contributions of books and authors from around the world.
World Book and Copyright Day: Importance
One of our main goals is to help people, especially young people and children, discover the love of reading. Reading not only provides knowledge but also increases imagination, creativity, and critical thinking skills. By celebrating books and authors, UNESCO emphasizes the power of writing to promote cultural diversity, multilingualism and the exchange of ideas.
World Book and Copyright Day also highlights the issue of copyright protection. Copyright law is essential to protect the rights of authors, publishers, and all creative workers. We promote the flourishing of literature and the arts by ensuring creators are recognized and fairly compensated.
World Book and Copyright Day 2024: Quotes
・”A book that the world calls immoral is a book that shows the world its own shame.” – Oscar Wilde
• “If you only read what other people are reading, you can only think about what other people are thinking.” – Haruki Murakami
・“A book is a garden, an orchard, a warehouse, a party, a company, a counselor, and many counselors.” – Charles Baudelaire
• “If you don't like reading, it means you haven't found the right book.” – JK Rowling
• “Be rational and add eight days a week to just reading.” – Lena Dunham.