World Books Day – Objectives and Achievements
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is an annual celebration that takes place on April 23. It was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1995 to promote reading, publishing, and copyright worldwide. The date was chosen to honour the lives of William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, who all passed away on April 23, 1616, as well as the birth and death of a number of other notables like Vladimir Nabokov and Halldór Laxness.
In more than 100 nations, World Book Day is observed, and activities and events are held in classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and other public places. The purpose of the day is to promote literacy and education, especially among young people, and to foster a love of reading. The distribution of book vouchers to kids, which can be redeemed for a free book at participating retailers, is one of the main World Book Day activities. This programme aims to increase book accessibility for individuals who might not otherwise be able to purchase them and to encourage kids to discover the delights of reading.
World Book Day serves as an important reminder of the value of literature and the role that reading plays in enriching our lives and expanding our horizons.
World Books Day Objectives
The main objective of World Book Day is to promote reading, publishing, and the protection of intellectual property rights worldwide. Some specific objectives of the day include:
Encouraging a love of reading: World Book Day aims to encourage people of all ages to read more and to discover the joy and benefits of reading.
Promoting literacy: World Book Day promotes literacy and education, particularly among young people, by encouraging them to read and by providing access to books.
Supporting the book industry: World Book Day supports the book industry by promoting books and reading, encouraging book sales, and supporting authors and publishers.
Protecting intellectual property rights: World Book Day raises awareness about the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights and the role that these rights play in promoting creativity and innovation.
World Books Day Achievements
Over the years, World Book Day has achieved several notable accomplishments, including:
Promoting reading: World Book Day has encouraged millions of people worldwide to read more and to discover the benefits of reading, including improved literacy skills, enhanced vocabulary, and increased empathy and understanding.
Supporting literacy programs: World Book Day has supported numerous literacy programs and initiatives around the world, helping to provide access to books and educational resources for people in need.
Fostering cultural exchange: World Book Day has promoted cultural exchange and understanding by encouraging people to read books from different countries and cultures, and by supporting translation and the dissemination of books in different languages.
Celebrating authors and their works: World Book Day has celebrated the works of authors from around the world, promoting their books and encouraging people to explore new authors and genres.
World Book Day has played a significant role in promoting reading and literacy, supporting the book industry, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting intellectual property rights.
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