World Book and Copyright Day

World Book Day Quick Facts - AU

AKA Name	World Book and Copyright Day
Hashtags	#WorldBookDay, #Worldbookday2121, #WorldBookandCopyrightDay
Related Hashtags	#Books, #Copyright, #Reading, #Book
2021 Date	23 April 2021
2022 Date	23 April 2022

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World Book and Copyright Day in 2021

Friday, 23 Apr

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World Book Day History

World Book and Copyright Day seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of reading books. This day aims to highlight the power of books and their ability to impart knowledge and values to readers. It reinforces the idea that books serve as windows into different worlds, both fictional and non-fictional. This day encourages people of all ages to understand the value of books and to read more. It also acknowledges those authors and artists who created the works and vows to continue to protect their work through copyrights.

World Book and Copyright Day was established in 1995 by UNESCO. It is observed annually on April 23rd, a date which remembers prominent authors such as Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

Top Tweets for World Book Day -

📖 World Book and Copyright Day 📖 is a time to celebrate the importance of reading. See a visual history of Queensland's galleries, libraries, archives and museums: 🔗https://t.co/saYiBVwahN 📷 Public Library, Country Exchange Service, August 1952 https://t.co/r09hebEhWw
— Queensland State Archives (@QSArchives) April 22, 2021

🎉 Happy World Book and Copyright Day! 🎉 As the UN says, "the power of books can be leveraged to combat isolation, to reinforce ties between people, and to expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity." - we couldn't agree more! 👏 https://t.co/hVGh99Ufjd
— Geelong Libraries (@geelonglibrary) April 22, 2021

On this World Book and Copyright Day, we highlight the brilliant Latvian author and journalist Anšlavs Eglītis. He was a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and often took photos with Hollywood stars to prove the authenticity of his work. https://t.co/1g9rQGC0vA
— US Embassy Riga (@USEmbassyRiga) April 23, 2021

In the News and Trending for World Book Day

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World Book and Copyright Day celebrates ‘fundamental importance’ of literature

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World Book Day Facts

Each year, UNESCO chooses a World Book Capital. In 2020, it was Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
UNESCO holds an event every year at their headquarters. Workshops for the young are conducted by booksellers, publishers and artists. The topics include illustration, bookbinding, typography, manga, and more.
According to a 2016 study by the Pew Research Center, U.S. adults still consumed more print books than e-books and audio books. 73% of those surveyed claimed to have read a book in some format, 65% claimed to have read a print book, 28% an e-book, and 14% claimed to have listened to an audio book.
In 2015, the average number of books read during the year by U.S. adults was 12.
In UNICEF's The State of the World's Children 1999, it was reported that 855,000,000 people in the world were illiterate.

World Book Day Top Events and Things to Do

Dress your children in costumes related to their favorite books. Check out these great examples.
Start reading that book you've been putting off for so long, or buy a new one. Take a look at The New York Times best sellers list.
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Why not try a comic book? There are comic books for everyone, and they can be a good alternative for children who don't enjoy regular books. Get them started on comic books with characters they already like from the movies.
Donate a book. You can donate to libraries, Goodwill, the Salvation Army, and more.