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Date- 23/04/2021 Time : 11:10 am to 11:20 am
Books have once again proved that they are the best companions as people across the world struggle to come to terms with isolation amid the pandemic. Books have become powerful tools to tackle loneliness and stimulate our minds. ”That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet” – Jhumpa Lahiri
Books can help open up a new world to both the young and the old.
World Book Day is celebrated by UNESCO on April 23, every year. Books are our best friends, guiders, and philosophers. April 23 is a symbolic date for world literature because on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. Hence, the day was selected to pay tribute to the great literary figures.
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LET YOUR IMAGINATION MEET YOUR BOOK COVER!!
HISTORY OF WORLD BOOK DAY
In 1995, UNESCO decided to celebrate April 23 as World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day, and since then, the date has prominence in the history of literature.
April 23 marks the death and birth anniversary of many other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla, and Manuel Mejía Vallejo. Therefore, it became obvious to UNESCO to choose April 23 to celebrate World Book Day worldwide.
Around the world, there are many other dates on which World Book Day takes place. The UK, Sweden, and Ireland all celebrate World Book Day on different dates.
SIGNIFICANCE OF READING BOOKS
Children who regularly read for enjoyment have higher test scores, develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures than their non-reading counterparts. Whether you read traditional paper bound books or turn to your Kindle/iPad/whatever, reading’s a passport to this and many other worlds.
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