World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. It is celebrated on April 23, according to UNESCO.
Every year, celebrations are held around the world to recognize the reach of books – the link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and between cultures.
The date April 23 is symbolic in world literature. This is the date on which prominent authors such as William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died.
In 1995, UNESCO chose April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day to honor books and authors, encouraging everyone to have access to books.
The origin of this special day dates back to 1922., when Vicente Clavel Andrés, a publisher from Barcelona, Spain, proposed celebrating a day dedicated to books in honor of the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes.
World Book and Copyright Day includes various activities designed to promote reading and the cultural aspects of books. These activities range from book donations and reading challenges to public readings and events to raise awareness of copyright laws.
UNESCO and international organizations of the book industry choose a World Book Capital every year. This underscores the global commitment to literacy and knowledge exchange.
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