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Jellby · 04-22-2011, 04:14 AM

Since 1995, the UNESCO celebrates every 23 April the World Book and Copyright Day.

This day commemorates the anniversary of the deaths of both Shakespeare and Cervantes, who, as you should already know by now, died on the same day, of the same year, but 10 days apart. It is also Saint George's day, if you want to do something special about that.

Most importantly, it's a day to celebrate books, authors, and reading; a day to enjoy the books you have, to get new ones, to gift books to friends, to encourage reading in children... You have some time to decide what you will do tomorrow

04-22-2011, 04:14 AM	#1
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,557 Karma: 19500001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	Today, April 23rd, is the International Day of the Book Since 1995, the UNESCO celebrates every 23 April the World Book and Copyright Day. This day commemorates the anniversary of the deaths of both Shakespeare and Cervantes, who, as you should already know by now, died on the same day, of the same year, but 10 days apart. It is also Saint George's day, if you want to do something special about that. Most importantly, it's a day to celebrate books, authors, and reading; a day to enjoy the books you have, to get new ones, to gift books to friends, to encourage reading in children... You have some time to decide what you will do tomorrow Last edited by Jellby; 04-23-2011 at 05:41 AM.