World Book and Copyright Day or World Book Day will be celebrated on the 23rd of April, this year. The annual event is celebrated by UNESCO and other related organisations across the world to honour authors and books and promote the art of reading writing, translating and publishing.
World Book and Copyright Day is an annual event that goes by names like World Book Day or International Day of the Book. The day is marked every year to celebrate and promote the enjoyment of reading books. If you are a bibliophile and love to read, then this occasion is the best time to share and explore new books. Books are seen as windows into the diversity of cultures, and new ideas and are used to exhibit dialogue. World Book and Copyright Day 2022 will be celebrated on Saturday, the 23rd of April across the world to promote the benefits of writing books, reading, translating, publishing and copyright. The yearly event is organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
History & Significance Of World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Day is organised every year by UNESCO and was first celebrated on April 23, 1995. UNESCO has selected the date 23rd of April as World Book and Copyright Day to pay respect to renowned literary personalities including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. But, the original idea was conceived in the year 1922 by Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andres as a way to honour and remember the author Miguel de Cervantes.
World Book and Copyright Day 2022 Theme
The prime idea behind the International Day of the Book is to spread the joy and pleasure of reading. With that in mind, this year's theme for the event is " Read, so you never feel low". The intention is to broaden the reading bandwagon and recognize the scope of books.
