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Celebrate World Book Day with a good read! Discover new authors, explore classic favorites, and get lost in an exciting story today!
Get ready to celebrate World Book Day on April 23rd and show your love for literature! This day has been celebrated since 1995 in order to promote a love of reading, writing and books. It is an international event that takes place in over 100 countries around the world with millions of people taking part each year. On this special day, book lovers will get together to share their favorite stories, discuss new authors they have discovered or take part in fun activities related to books.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Book Day Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO established World Book Day on April 23rd as a day of celebrating the joy of books and reading.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Global Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first truly global celebration of World Book Day took place, with participating countries from all continents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Book Capital City</div><div class='timeline-text'>Montreal was chosen as the first World Book Capital City by UNESCO, establishing a tradition for a different city to be named each year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Celebrations Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of social media, World Book Day celebrations expanded onto digital platforms, allowing greater global participation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>20th Anniversary of World Book Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Book Day celebrated its 20th anniversary with special events, including literary festivals and larger-scale book distribution efforts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual World Book Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, World Book Day went completely virtual, demonstrating the adaptability of the event in challenging circumstances.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to pick up a book and read, either one that you have been meaning to get around to or try something new. Read out loud to your family or friends, or just alone in your room.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your thoughts and ideas on paper and start writing your own book. You never know, you could become the next great author.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a library</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a visit to your local library and explore all the books it has to offer. Check out some old favorites or find something completely new and inspiring.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a book club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Book clubs are an excellent way to get together with other people who share your love of reading. Discuss the books you've read and make new friends while doing it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate books</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>See if there is any way you can give back by donating books to those in need. Contact your local library or school to see if they need any donations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes literacy and reading</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Book Day is a celebration of books and the important role they play in our lives, from childhood to adulthood. By promoting reading and access to educational materials, World Book day helps to encourage literacy and critical thinking skills - invaluable tools for lifelong success!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best things about World Book day is that it celebrates literature from all over the world. From classic novels to modern works in translation, there's something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what their background or nationality!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity and imagination</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By engaging with stories both real and imagined, World Book Day helps to foster creativity in readers of all ages. Whether it's making book characters come alive through costumes or exploring new ideas in creative writing contests, this special day helps to bring out our inner author!</p></div></div>
World Book Day is celebrated on April 23 every year. In 2024 World Book Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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