World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 every year to promote reading as a daily habit, highlighting its joy and transformative power while also raising global awareness about the importance of copyright laws and intellectual property rights.
This global event emphasises the importance of protecting the rights of authors and writers and acknowledging their creative contributions to society.
By promoting literacy, copyright awareness and the value of intellectual property, this day encourages readers to appreciate the work of authors and creators, ultimately fostering a culture of reading, creativity and innovation. It celebrates the impact of books and reading on individuals and society.
World Book And Copyright Day 2025: History
World Book and Copyright Day commemorates the passing of literary giants William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega on April 23. In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference in Paris proclaimed April 23 as a worldwide tribute to celebrate the profound impact of books and authors on society, culture and human knowledge. Since then, April 23 has become a celebration of literature, creativity and intellectual property. It has also evolved into a day of exchanging books as a symbol of love and appreciation, fostering a culture of reading, sharing and paying homage to the world’s most iconic writers and their works.
World Book And Copyright Day 2025: Significance
The day holds immense significance globally as it bridges generational and cultural gaps through the power of books. This celebration inspires a love for reading among young minds, fostering a lifelong habit that sparks imagination, empathy and knowledge. By acknowledging books as a primary source of inspiration and understanding, this day reminds us of the importance of literacy, creativity and intellectual property. With its global reach, World Book and Copyright Day promotes a culture of reading, sharing and appreciation, ultimately enriching lives and communities worldwide.
World Book And Copyright Day 2025: Theme
The theme of World Book And Copyright Day 2025 is ‘The role of literature in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ which highlights literature’s pivotal role in driving progress toward the SDGs. This theme underscores how literature can raise awareness and inspire action on pressing global issues including poverty, hunger, inequality and more, fostering a more equitable and sustainable world.
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A book is a dream that you hold in your hand (Image Credits: Canva)
World Book And Copyright Day 2025 Quotes
1. “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world” – Malala Yousafzai
2. “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” – Mark Twain
3. “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” – Ernest Hemingway
4. “A book is the most effective weapon against intolerance and ignorance.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
5. Books are the compasses and telescopes and sextants and charts which other men have prepared to help us navigate the dangerous seas of human life.” – Jesse Lee Bennett
6. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Joseph Addison
7. “So many books, so little time.” ― Frank Zappa
8. “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” ― Mark Twain
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