History
UNESCO
has selected 23rd April as World Book Day to pay tribute to great literary
authors and writers including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca
Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. In 1995, this date was finalised by
the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris, to pay tribute and honour authors
and books worldwide.
Whose birthday is celebrated as world
book day?
April
23, 1995, was decided by UNESCO as it was also the death and birth anniversary
of William Shakespeare, a world-famous author.
World Book and Copyright Day 2022:
Significance and Purpose
On
this occasion, worldwide tribute is given to books and authors and also to
encourage people to discover the pleasure of reading. This will generate
respect for those who have made irreplaceable contributions to social and
cultural progress. The UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's
Literature in the Service of Tolerance is awarded. Also, this day will increase
understanding among people regarding copyright laws and other measures to
protect intellectual copyright.
ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR STUDENTS