April 23: World Book Day (Día Internacional del Libro)
April 23: World Book Day (Día Internacional del Libro)
Every year on April 23, book lovers across the globe come together to celebrate World Book Day. This special day, also known as Día Internacional del Libro, was created by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. It is a day to honor the authors, illustrators, and books that have had a significant impact on our lives.
World Book Day was first celebrated in 1995 and has since become a popular annual event. It is not only a celebration of books, but also of the joy of reading and the power of knowledge. On this day, people around the world participate in various activities to promote reading and literacy. Schools, libraries, and bookstores often organize events such as book fairs, storytelling sessions, and book exchanges.
One of the main goals of World Book Day is to encourage children to read more. For this reason, every year, UNESCO selects a city as the World Book Capital where events and initiatives are organized to promote reading among children and young adults. The city chosen for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia.
World Book Day is also a day for promoting and supporting the publishing industry. This industry plays a vital role in making books accessible to readers all over the world. On this day, many publishers offer special discounts and promotions to encourage people to read more. It is an opportunity for book lovers to discover new titles and expand their reading horizons.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of World Book Day. In celebration, UNESCO has launched a new campaign, #ReadTheWorld, which aims to promote reading during the global pandemic. Through this campaign, people are encouraged to share photos and videos of themselves reading books from around the world. This demonstrates that, even though we are physically apart, we can still come together through the power of books.
Books are not only a source of entertainment, but also a way to gain knowledge and expand our horizons.
Reading books has been linked to improved cognitive functioning, empathy, and even mental health.
On World Book Day, people are encouraged to read books from different genres, authors, and countries to broaden their perspectives.
Reading can transport us to a different time or place, allowing us to escape from our daily lives and experience new adventures.
One of the main goals of World Book Day is to promote reading among children and young adults.
Organizations and individuals around the world participate in initiatives to make books more accessible to everyone.
The World Book Capital for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia, where events and activities will be held throughout the year to promote reading and literacy.
The publishing industry plays a crucial role in making books available to readers all over the world.
World Book Day is also a time to celebrate and support authors and illustrators who bring stories to life through their work.
UNESCO’s campaign, #ReadTheWorld, aims to bring people together through the shared experience of reading during the global pandemic.
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