World Book Day 2013 Celebration Today

worldBookDayToday, Thursday 7 March 2013, is World Book Day.

World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The origins of the day we now celebrate in the UK and Ireland come from Catalonia, where roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St. George’s Day – a tradition started over 90 years ago.

World Book Day is a partnership of publishers, booksellers and interested parties who work together to promote books and reading for the personal enrichment and enjoyment of all.

Visit www.worldbookday.com for ideas for events and activities you can organize in your school or library, even if you are making arrangements at the last-minute.

Remember, the main objective for World Book Day is to have fun and enjoy reading and sharing books together.

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