Books are our best friends. Books not only are our friends but also a good philosopher, guide and serve the purpose of a good companion whenever needed. And specially in this time when the whole world is struggling to fight Covid-19 pandemic. All most everyone is utilising this lockdown period in reading books while staying put at home.
As books are our major source of information, entertainment and comfort during the coronavirus pandemic-led lockdown, the power of books should be leveraged to combat isolation. Parents should read good books along with their children, this period should be used to inculcate reading habits in children.
The world is celebrating Book Day or International Day of the Book today. The
World Book Day is celebrated every year on April 23. This day is also know as World Copyright Day.
World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on April 23, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.
On this day the we also remember the world famous author William Shakespeare, who born and died on this day. Other famous authors who died on this day include Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) first decided to celebrate this day as World Book and Copyright Day in the UNESCO's General Conference held in Paris in 1995.
Events on the World Book Day 2020
- Hachette India said that to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, its author Mitch Albom will do a free serialisation called "Human Touch" which is a story of hope in the time of the coronavirus.
- HarperCollins India will have an Instagram Live jam with its authors and the day-long activity will feature live sessions on various topics including food, music, travel, poetry, nostalgia for a city, love, relationships plus reading recommendations.
Sanjay Sharma is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of e...
Read MoreSanjay Sharma is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. Currently serving as Assistant Editor - Education at TimesofIndia.com, he specializes in education-related content, including board results, job notifications, and studying abroad. Since joining TOI in 2006, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the platform’s digital presence and spearheading major education events. Previously, Sanjay held leadership positions in sports journalism, covering high-profile events such as the Cricket World Cup and Olympics. He holds a PG Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan and is proficient in various content management systems.
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