Today is World Book Day…
World Book Day 2020: Today is World Book Day, know its history and importance
World Book Day: In addition to World Book Day, World Copyright Day is also celebrated on 23 April. This day is dedicated to our true friend books.
New Delhi: World Book Day 2020: World Book Day is being celebrated all over the world today. This day is dedicated to the books. You can understand the importance of this day that books are our best friend. She is not only our friend but also a pioneer and is always with us at the time when we need her most. Especially in today’s time when the whole world is locked in their homes due to Corona virus, it is these books that are helping people to pass through this difficult time. In this era of lockdown, books are the only means of correct information, entertainment and positive thinking. In such a situation, the parents should read good books for their children. The right use of lockdown will only happen when you develop your children’s reading books during this time.
History of World Book Day:
Every year, World Book Day is celebrated on 23 April every year. This day is also known as World Copyright Day. Today is a special day for those who read and want to read books. It was launched by UNESCO on 23 April 1995. World Book Day was celebrated for the first time in 1995 at the UNESCO General Conference in Paris.
Why is World Book Day celebrated?
World Book Day is celebrated all over the world so that the importance of books can be understood. Books are not just a bundle of paper, but they act as a link between past and future. Also like a bridge between cultures and generations.
How to celebrate World Book Day :
World Book Day, in addition to UNESCO, publishers, booksellers and other institutions representing the library elect the World Book Capital for a year. In the year 2020, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia was announced to be its capital, but all the programs of Corona virus were canceled.
Through World Book Day, UNESCO seeks to promote the cause of creativity, diversity and the right of all to knowledge. The day provides a platform to people all over the world, especially writers, teachers, government and private institutions, NGOs and media, to promote literacy and access to educational resources to all.
