World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.
Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.
23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.
This date was a natural choice to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.
Read Your Way
The theme for this year is “Read Your Way,”. This theme emphasizes the importance of choice and enjoyment in fostering a love of reading.