Did you know that UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has declared April 23 “World Book and Copyright Day”? That’s a bit of a mouthful, however, so today is often referred to, worldwide, as “The International Day of the Book.” Way back in 1995, UNESCO declared: 23 April is a symbolic date […]
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Today, Give a Book to Your Loved One
Monday, April 23, 2012
Today is an exciting day for book lovers all around the world. April 23 is the UNESCO International Day of the Book, and in the Catalan region of Spain, the day is celebrated by giving a book and a flower to a loved one. It’s also World Book Night here in the United States (as […]