Date
Wednesday
Apr
23

April 23

World Book Day

Celebrate World Book Day with a good read! Discover new authors, explore classic favorites, and get lost in an exciting story today!

Yearly Date
April 23
Type
Day

Introduction

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.

World Book Day Timeline

1995
World Book Day Establishment
UNESCO established World Book Day on April 23rd as a day of celebrating the joy of books and reading.
2001
First Global Celebration
The first truly global celebration of World Book Day took place, with participating countries from all continents.
2005
World Book Capital City
Montreal was chosen as the first World Book Capital City by UNESCO, establishing a tradition for a different city to be named each year.
2010
Digital Celebrations Introduced
With the rise of social media, World Book Day celebrations expanded onto digital platforms, allowing greater global participation.
2015
20th Anniversary of World Book Day
World Book Day celebrated its 20th anniversary with special events, including literary festivals and larger-scale book distribution efforts.
2020
Virtual World Book Day
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, World Book Day went completely virtual, demonstrating the adaptability of the event in challenging circumstances.

How to Celebrate World Book Day

1

Read a book

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.

2

Write a book

Put your thoughts and ideas on paper and start writing your own book. You never know, you could become the next great author.

3

Visit a library

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.

4

Attend a book club

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.

5

Donate books

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.

Why We Love World Book Day

A

It promotes literacy and reading

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!

B

It celebrates diversity

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!

C

It encourages creativity and imagination

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!

World Book Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Apr 22
Saturday
2024
Apr 22
Monday
2025
Apr 22
Tuesday
2026
Apr 22
Wednesday
2027
Apr 22
Thursday