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.
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