It’s fantastic that we have a day to celebrate books and authors. Part of Spain’s festivities include / inclusive a two-day ‘readathon’ of Cervantes’ book Don Quixote. Then Prime Minster Tony Blair gave several million schoolchildren. Furthermore, varied interpretations of a book could make for animated discussions about who did what and why they did it. Consequently, any effort that is geared toward promoting literacy for the benefits of individuals, the society and the world at large is commended and most welcome. Many publishers were not interested in J.K Rowling’s first story about a boy called Harry Potter. What would you like to write a book about? Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in … Some people like to read the biographies of the most influential people in history, like Martin Luther King or Mahatma Ghandi. World Book Day's a great way to get back in the habit. Mail this lesson to friends and teachers. UNESCO started it in 1995 to promote / promotion reading, publishing and to raise awareness of and protect copyright. What would, you like to write a book about? so thinking no one will ever read it. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. user = "features"; Registered charity number 1079257. They have certainly enriched our, of and protect copyright. No one can quantify the effect of COVID-19 on the promotion of literacy in the world. Opinions of Tuesday, 8 September 2020.