United Nations International Days - World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day

According to UNESCO, "Books: A Window into the World". On World Book and Copyright Day 2020, we will celebrate the importance of reading, foster children's growth as readers, and promote a lifelong love of literature and integration into the world of work.

FORUM: WHY READING IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER!

More than ever, at a time where most of the schools around the world are closed and people are having to limit to spent their time outside, the power of books should be leveraged to combat isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity.

CAMPAIGN

During the month of April (month) and all year round, it is critical to take the time to read on your own or with your children. It is a time to celebrate the importance of reading, foster children's growth as readers and promote a lifelong love of literature and integration into the world of work. Through Reading and the celebration, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. From April 1st to 23rd, UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness. In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers, readers from around the world as well as the whole book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading.

We encourage you to share this positive message with others through the hashtags #StayAtHome and #WorldBookandCopyrightDay.