World Book and Copyright Day

World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is celebrated on April 23rd each year. It is a worldwide event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and the protection of intellectual property rights. The main purpose of World Book Day is to encourage people, especially children and young adults, to discover the joy of reading and appreciate the power of books. It aims to promote literacy, foster a love for literature, and emphasize the importance of books as a source of knowledge, creativity, and cultural exchange. On World Book Day, various activities and initiatives are organized globally to celebrate books and reading. These may include book fairs, author readings, storytelling sessions, literary competitions, book swaps, and discussions on the significance of literature in education and society. Many schools, libraries, and bookstores also participate by organizing special events and promoting reading-related activities. In some countries, World Book Day is associated with giving or exchanging books. For example, in the United Kingdom and Ireland, children receive book tokens that they can redeem for selected books. This practice aims to encourage young people to explore new reading material and discover the pleasure of reading. World Book Day serves as a reminder of the importance of books and literature in our lives and as a way to celebrate the diverse literary heritage of different cultures. It seeks to inspire a lifelong love of reading and to recognize the valuable role that books play in fostering imagination, knowledge, and empathy.