World Book Day celebration
Why world book day are celebrated World Book Day is celebrated to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. It is a celebration of books and their authors, illustrators, and publishers, as well as a celebration of the importance of reading for pleasure and lifelong learning. World Book Day was first celebrated on April 23, 1995, organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the deaths of several famous authors, including William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. The goal of World Book Day is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the joys of reading, to value books as sources of knowledge and entertainment, and to promote literacy and education around the world. It is celebrated in over 100 countries, with various events and activities, including book fairs, book swaps, author visits, and reading marathons.