World Book Day, World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright around the globe. International Day of the Book is observed each year on April 23. On 23 April 1995, the International Day of the Book was firstly celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Later, a related event in the United Kingdom and Ireland was observed in March.
The official name of World Book Day is World Book and Copyright Day which is celebrated internationally. Moreover, all the United Nations member states observed this day. On the occasion, UNESCO along with the advisory committee from the major sectors of the book industry chose the World Book Capital for that whole year. The selected World Book Capital City organized events to promote reading. Well, it’s just an introduction to the post. If you want to learn more about International Day of the Book, you must read the whole article.
World Book Day History
In 1922, Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés gave the idea to honor the author Miguel de Cervantes. The first International Day of the Book was celebrated on 7 October 1926, Cervantes’ birthday, since his death date, 23 April 1930. The celebration continued with the exchange of gifts between loved ones since the 1931 Book Fair in Barcelona, where the gifts are a book and a rose.
In 1995, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared April 23rd as the date of World Book Day. Because this is also the death anniversary of William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth or death anniversaries of several other prominent authors. So, April 23 is celebrated annually as World Book Day or International Day of the Book to honor the famous authors of the world.
World Book Day Theme
The prime objective behind the celebration of the International Day of the Book is to spread the importance and pleasure of reading. The World Book Day Theme 2022 is “Read, so you never feel low”. The intention is to broaden the reading bandwagon and recognize the scope of books. This year has been marked as World Book Day’s 25th anniversary and the message for all children is “You are a Reader”! It delivers celebratory ways to promote reading for pleasure all over the world.
World Book Day Costumes
Costumes For Kids
- Peter Rabbit Costume
- Violet Beauregarde Costume
- Gangsta Granny Costume
- Miss Trunchbull Costume
- Dalmatian Costume
- The BFG Costume
- Newt Scamander costume
- Fairytale Fancy Dress Costume
- Disney princess costumes
- Spider-Man Costume
For Adults & Teachers
- Adult Willy Wonka Movie Costume
- Women’s Red Riding Hood Costume
- Shrek Princess Fiona Costume
- Men’s Bert Chimney Sweep Costume
- Adult Classic Pinocchio Costume
World Book Day Activities
The three major sectors of the book industry consist of– publishers, booksellers, and libraries. The main purpose to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day is to promote all three aspects i.e reading, publishing, and copyright. UNESCO along with the advisory councils organize significant events at a large scale to spread awareness regarding Reading, Writing, and Publishing. Schools, colleges, and universities arrange events and gatherings for the International Day of the Book. Various online stores like Amazon also offer ebooks Giveaways to promote the purpose of reading.
Amazon’s World Book Day Deal
World Book Day is celebrated each year on April 23. Amazon is once again giving away 10 Kindle ebooks around the globe to celebrate the event. This event is alternatively referred to as World Book Day and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, organized by UNESCO. An Amazon account is needed to download the books and a Kindle, Amazon Fire tablet, or the Kindle app on a smartphone, tablet, or PC to read them. But special membership is not mandatory to purchase these books (you don’t need Amazon Prime). Also, you aren’t required to have Amazon Prime to download them. These 10 ebooks are free on Amazon till April 27, 2022.
Free Ebooks Amazon’s Giving Away
- The Puma Years by Laura Coleman
- The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai
- North to Paradise by Ousman Umar
- An Eye for an Eye by Carol Wyer
- The Other Man by Farhad J. Dadyburjor
- The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura
- Mother Dear by Nova Lee Maier
- To the Sky Kingdom by Tang Qi
- The Caiman by María Eugenia Manrique
- Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne
World Book Day, International Day of the Book, World Book, and Copyright Day is of great significance at the international level. All the states having United Nations membership, observe International Day of the Book each year to highlight the primacy of reading, writing, selling, and publishing the books. The observance of the day illustrates the significance of literature too. What are your valuable thoughts regarding World Book and Copyright Day? Share in the comment box. Stay updated with the NaeTaze website for upcoming national as well as international events.
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