World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day was born under the auspices of UNESCO in 1996 to promote the reading, publication of books and the protection of copyright.

April 23 was chosen because it is the day on which three writers considered to be pillars of universal culture died in 1616: Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Garciloso de la Vega.

Books and reading represent a means of in-depth study and knowledge, they are a tool for information and cultural learning, both of which are indispensable today to overcome the uncertainties and precariousness associated with the fear of globalization, change and diversity.

Reading, which also consists of an unparalleled pleasure for enthusiasts, allows us to enter different worlds, lives and times and gives us the opportunity to approach experiences and realities that are far from ours, thus increasing our knowledge and awareness of what the world around us is multifaceted.

How to prepare for World Book and Copyright Day?

• Visit your favorite bookstore
• Make a list of the books you would like to read
• Share your books with friends and family
• For your gifts, especially for children, choose a book at least once a year.