World Book Day

April 23rd-

Today marks World Book Day. A day which started in 2005 has continued to be celebrated worldwide till today. The theme for this year is termed : "Book and Translation". This coincidentally tallies 80th anniversary of the Index Translationum. An organization which provides a tool for monitoring translation around the world.

2.5 million free books are expected to be donated with several thousands of towns and cities around the US and beyond participating in the 2nd annual World Book Night, 23rd April.

Also UNESCO plans to celebrate this years World Book Day by organizing a debate. This is all done to increase and inculcate more reading habits in the world most especially in the youths where reading habit is in the decline.