Today we celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day. The day serves as a celebration of books and authors all over the world, and involves activities to “encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity.”

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In addition to being a tribute to authors, the day also serves to promote publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.
In her message for the Day, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova said: “All forms of books make a valuable contribution to education and the dissemination of culture and information. The diversity of books and editorial content is a source of enrichment that we must support through appropriate public policies and protect from uniformity.”
Definitely a day – and a cause – well worth supporting. To quote Charles W. Eliot, “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.”
Great post!
Thank you! 🙂
I have never heard of spine poetry before! I love that Eliot quote, happy book day to you 😀
Yeah, isn’t it a great idea? I cannot look at the backs of books the same anymore! 🙂
Happy Book Day to you too!
I know what you mean, I can’t help but try to construct something now!
When you’ve created your masterpiece, do share!
I’m looking at the DVD shelf too. That one looks promising as well.
Oh, hang on….hmmmm…. book here, dvd there…..
The Day After Tomorrow
I Am Legend
Interesting Times
Lost in Space
THUD!
🙂
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