World Book and Copyright Day

 

World Book and Copyright Day: History

UNESCO has selected 23rd April as World Book Day to pay tribute to great literary figures including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. In 1995, this date was finalised by the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris, to pay tribute and honour authors and books worldwide.

What is Copyright?

It is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving authors or creators of original work exclusive rights usually for a limited time. Basically, it is the right to copy. It also gives the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work and other, related rights. So, it is an intellectual property form.

World Book Day 2023: Theme/Message

World Book Day 2023 theme is “Indigenous Languages”. This theme highlights the rich cultural heritage and the importance of native languages in literature and storytelling.