World Book Day 2021: Check Out These Interesting Facts And Activities

World Book and Copyright Day 2031: Share your favourite book, pictures or read with loved ones or help children who have no access to books on World Book Day!

World Book Day 2021: As people across the world struggle to cope up with the pandemic, books have become a powerful tool to tackle loneliness and isolation. World Book Day is observed every year on April 23. According to the UNESCO, "In some countries the number of books read has doubled" since the pandemic forced people to stay home. On World Book and Copyright Day, let us spare a thought about millions of underprivileged children who are far removed from the world of books, online classes and one never knows when they may go back to school again. On this World Book Day, it's important to take the time out and read with children.  The sure cure for cabin fever: one dose of imagination and one click to the World Digital Library for free access to thousands of books, documents & photos from all countries and cultures.Happy #WorldBookDay!Check it out here: https://t.co/0YQora8TRJpic.twitter.com/xVdeYufjO1 “You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”― Ray BradburySpread the power of the written word and help everyone access it!https://t.co/MjMQG6JGxW#WorldBookDaypic.twitter.com/Xe3WY8PxDW Jnanpith Award winner, Mr Amitav Ghosh will discuss his new book, ‘The Living Mountain' in an exclusive session with FICCI on the occasion of #WorldBookDay on 23 April at 6 PM on FICCI YouTube. pic.twitter.com/BQYjwnDVqn For millions of people worldwide, books have been a source of entertainment & comfort during the #COVID19 pandemic.Tell us about your favourite reads on Friday's #WorldBookDay! https://t.co/1uAUTRc7wKpic.twitter.com/37QN1DK3Vv On World Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO ''encourages you to challenge yourself, to explore new topics, formats, or genres that out of your ordinary.''