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World Book Day 2022: Know The History, Importance And Theme

World Book and Copyright Day also known as the International Day of the Book is an annual event held on April 23 every year to create awareness about books and reading culture across the globe. Know the History and Importance of the day.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organises the World Book Day to promote books, publishing, copyright and reading culture.
World Book Day
28th anniversary of World Book Day is observed today with the theme ‘Read...So You Never Feel Alone' in 100 countries around the world, including in India.
UNESCO WBD 2022
World Book Day was formally organised by UNESCO for the first time in 1995 on April 23 in Paris to honour the contributions of eminent authors in the field of literature
World Book Day idea was originally conceived in the year 1922 by a Spanish author Vicente Clavel Andrés to honour author Miguel de Cervantes and was celebrated for the first time on 7 October 1926
Honoring Authors
World Book & Copyright Day by UNESCO honours the departing of 3 literary giants on April 23 - William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, & Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
World Book Day lends voice to human diversity, encourages the exchange of ideas and promotes admiration for diverse cultures cutting across borders
International Day of the Book serves as a platform to address contemporary challenges, comprehend social, political and economic realities along with the culture of reading and books
Theme WBD 2022
‘Read...So You Never Feel Alone' is the theme of World Book Day 2022 and the Mexican city of Guadalajara is given the mantle of World Book Capital by UNESCO this year to foster a reading culture in all ages
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