However, because world book day existed for children, world book night became a day for adults to read more books. World book night was conceived of by jamie byng, md of canongate. The theme for world book day in the year 2014 was read books and be smart. The world book day is an event that is organized every year by the united nations. On their read the world page, you can download books to read across the world, from mexico to the netherlands to israel and beyond. World book day, 23 of april library kendriya vidyalaya. The global celebration of books and reading material is observed in more than 100 countries. Thursday april 16 this world book day, 23 april 2015, the nalibali readingforenjoyment campaign is launching a special childrens literacy rights poster to assert and affirm for children what they need to become inspired and competent readers and writers. The day was first celebrated in 1995 and in 2012 the uk world book day was celebrated on 1 march 2012.
World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. The first world book day was celebrated on 23 april in 1995, and continues to be. The only thing better than reading a fantastic book is talking about it with other people who love it as much as you do. History and significance of the day april 23 for celebrating books and reading. But the first ever world book day in the world took place on the 23 april. This day is also about the readers whose madness to read a book pushes the book and author to become a bestseller or prizewinning work. The theme of world book day in the year 2015 was discover the world. The hong kong public libraries organises the 4 23 world book day creative competition in 2020 on the theme, growing up with reading, in support of the world book day on 23rd april. Ever feel like handing out 20 free books to people who like to read. The first great book that i read was les miserables, by victor hugo. The annual celebrati on on 23 april is w orld book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency.
Nalibali launches childrens literacy rights poster this world book day. This is the twentieth anniversary of world book day being recognised in the united kingdom. World book day world book day is a registered charity. Here you can get all the offline and online resouces of library. The goal is to promote reading, especially in younger people, and honor authors and their books. April 23 world book day a beautiful international world holiday postcard. World book day, april 23 2019 april 18, 2019 no comments. World book day 2017 targets giving away 1m books to children jacqueline wilson, david walliams and julia donaldson among authors writing new stories to mark the 20th anniversary of annual children.
Books are a fantastic way to get inspired and empowered. World book day is a celebration created by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco. I started reading fantasy epic books when i was a teenager. While nigeria and some other countries of the world celebrate their national world book day ahead in march, as in the uk and ireland where it is celebrated in march as a charity event but as a. World book night was first celebrated in the uk and ireland in 2011 on 5 march. Georges day has been the day of the rose since 1436, and involves the exchange of gifts between loved ones and respected peopleit is analogous to valentines day. World book day 2019 in the uk and ireland will take place on thursday 7th march.
World book night 23 april we hope that you enjoyed celebrating world book night with us yesterday. Kuala lumpur named world book capital 2020 kuala lumpur malaysia was named world book capital for the year 2020 by the directorgeneral of unesco, audrey azoulay, on the recommendation of the world book capital advisory committee. The city was selected because of the strong focus on inclusive education, the development of a knowledgebased society and accessible reading for all parts of the. Youre a perfect candidate for the world book night 2012. A new prediction for the end of the world sets the date for monday, april 23, based on a mishmash of old numerology, rereadings of the biblical book of revelation. Unfortunately, canada book day does not receive promotion and recognition it deserves. A related event in the united kingdom and ireland is held in the month of march. As no special events are held on canada book day, you can celebrate it by picking a new book to read or rereading one of your favorite books.
It is a unescopromoted celebration of books and reading which takes place every year on april 23, in more than 100 countries, including singapore. Amazon is celebrating with nine free ebooks, and they all look incredible. Approximately 30 000 world book day posters will be. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors such as maurice druon, haldor k. Day may be placed within the context of the united nations literacy decade 20032012, the theme of which is.
World book night is a national celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 april every year. Over the last few years, it has distributed thousands of free books in the u. April 23 is a traditional day of celebration of books and publishing, an important. April 23, 2012 womans world turbo cabbage soup diet stephanie saible on. With the help of the event, unesco aims to inculcate reading habits among people, especially the youth and highlight the various issues surrounding authors, publishers and other related parties. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. The hong kong public libraries organises the 423 world book day creative competition in 2020 on the theme, growing up with reading, in support of the world book day on 23rd april. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. World book and copyright day 23 april womens day history. At first, the world book day was celebrated on 23 april 1995 and lasts to be accepted on that day.
World book day 2019, copyright day, international day of. World book day in 2020 is on the thursday, 23rd of apr 4232020. The end of the world could be arriving sooner than we thought, as a new theory suggests we are now in the end times. George to love to book love celebrated every april 23. This page contains content from the ed wikipedia article world book day. Amazon is giving away 9 books from around the world for world book day april 23, 2019. The world book day planning committee is very excited about the anticipated programme for 20 and is encouraging all stakeholders and communities to actively participate in inculcating a culture of reading and amplifying the importance of reading. We loved seeing how many of you were reading, sharing recommendations and encouraging others to join in.
April 23, 2012 womans world turbo cabbage soup diet. Well, officially its april 23, but for me and probably you, every day is world book day, amirite. World book day is organized by unesco united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. World book day was celebrated for the first time on 23 april. In 2012 it was moved to 23 april, the unesco international day of the book and, probably, the birth and death date of william shakespeare. I read the lord of the rings a lot of times, for example. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the gfdl. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. The theme for world book day in the year 2012 was modification and books. When is world book day 2019 and why does it happen. The year 2012 also marks the 80th anniversary of the index translationum.
Each year a city is chosen which undertakes to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the days celebrations until 23 april of the following year. In the united kingdom and ireland, world book day is a charity event in march, held annually on the first thursday and coinciding with the release of special editions. Rapture prediction for april 23 just latest doomsday call. Posted on april 21, 2012 by librarykvhaldwani2 readers club invitation card made by students. World book and copyright day 2012 united nations educational. The end of the world 2012 book is a memoir of directorproducer carol chapmans quest to discover the truth.
Suitable for printing a greeting card, poster, table plate, advertising banner or illustration for an article. Events up and down the country run by individuals and organisations celebrate the difference that reading makes to peoples lives, and everyone from publishers to librarians, and local businesses to the general. This international bibliography of translation provides a unique tool for the monitoring of translation flows in the world. The competition, which integrates with reading and creativity, aims to broaden and deepen the reading scope of children and youth that they are able to grow up towards enriched lives with reading.
A separate event, world book night, organized by independent charity the reading agency, is held on 23 april. For many people, setting aside dedicated time to leave can be really beneficial. This is an official blog of kendriya vidyalaya haldwani shift 2. United states, in 2012 a formal world book night celebration of april 23 was inaugurated. It came out of a round table discussion at the book industry. Take 10 minutes to share a story on world book day. Celebrate world book day by hosting a dinner based on your favorite book or series. The day is celebrated by unesco united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization and other related organizations. A delightful celebrate illustration made in a simple flat style design with balloons, confetti, flags and holiday date.
The world will cease to exist on april 23, according to a prediction that has some laughing, some yawning and yet others making preparations that could leave their lives in shambles. K this year, it comes to the united states for the first time, with its massive giveaway happening on april 23. Most canadians are unaware that april 23 is the day for celebrating canadian literature and reading in general. Were a registered charity, proudly sponsored by national book tokens. These 9 are in various genres so weve compiled some great reads from around the world in the fantasy and sci. In the united kingdom, world book day is held annually on the first thursday in march, as 23 april sometimes clashes with easter school holidays. Homage to gabriel garcia marquez 19272014 by sofia gandarias. On the occasion of world book day 2019, explore the significance associated with the worldwide celebration on april 23. Paying tribute to the works of artistic geniuses, playwrights, authors, poets, or comic book creators cannot be the only reason to celebrate this day. Book huggers selections on april 20, 2014mexico celebrates octavio paz booksadditional information at. The theme of world book day 2012 was decided in order to promote equitable access of. Each year, on 23 april, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the magical power of books a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.