World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day.

Apr 23, 2021 · The enjoyment of reading books is celebrated on World Book Day on April 23. It’s a day to celebrate the privilege of being able to read, so head to the library or curl up on the couch and just be a bookworm!

Oct 23, 2018 · World Book Day is a day set aside by the UNESCO to celebrate copyright, publishing, and reading. The day is observed each year on April 23rd, and all UN member states are required to observe the day.

World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.

Apr 22, 2024 · Proposed over a hundred years ago, World Book Day is now celebrated in over 100 countries to promote the enjoyment of reading and books on 23 April. Reading books brings with it numerous...

Jan 15, 2025 · World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives. Read our Impact Report to see how World Book Day’s 2024 campaign made a difference.

Dec 20, 2024 · World Book and Copyright Day is a special day dedicated to books, authors, and intellectual property protection. It marks the anniversary of the birth or death of notable writers, including William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.

Mar 6, 2023 · World Reading Day, popularly known as World Book and Copyright Day, is celebrated on April 23. UNESCO organizes the annual event to promote the enjoyment of reading books. The book industry consists of three major sectors-publishers, booksellers, and libraries. World Reading Day recognizes and celebrates all these three aspects.

World Read Aloud Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in February and takes place on February 5 this year. This is a day dedicated not just to reading, but to the art and practice of reading aloud. Stories were passed down from generation to …

Our report shows how World Book Day welcomes children into the world of books and reading in two ways: by helping all children become book owners, many for the first time, and by supporting a variety of activities and experiences essential for building life-long readers.