FORUM: “Exploring the world: One page turn at a time.” World Book and Copyright Day 2024. Books have the power to transport us to new worlds, broaden our horizons, and promote open and inclusive societies. For this occasion let’s highlight the Copyright and Related Rights of authors. The UNESCO Regional offices invite students, teachers, and readers from around the world, as well as the whole book industry and library services, to testify and express their love for reading. Activities will include readings of books and plays; the distribution of bookmarks; the announcement of the winners of literary competitions. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #reading, #WorldBookDay, #CopyrightDay,#WorldBookCapitalCity #23april, #WorldBookandCopyrightDay.
EVENTS: At UNESCO Headquarters; On April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day 2024, a symposium entitled ‘‘Artificial intelligence & publishing: between futuristic promises and current challenges’’ will be held. Initiatives are multiplying, raising crucial questions. What are the levers and challenges of AI in this field?; What practical applications can be envisaged?; How can this technology be effectively integrated into the very fabric of publishing businesses?. All these questions will be at the heart of the debates at the conference. Join us as we explore the intersection between artificial intelligence and publishing, highlighting the essential role of authors and the risks to literary creation. Register for in-person event participation.
The year of celebrations will start on 23 April, on World Book and Copyright Day 2024 with the opening of the World Book Capital. 2024 is an exceptional year for the city of Strasbourg. The city has just received the Unesco "World Book Capital" label, awarded each year to a city that is committed to promoting books and reading in all its forms. This is the first time that a French city has earned it. Over the course of an entire year starting on avril 23rd, Strasbourg will pay tribute to books and reading through a wide range of events and activities under the title "Lire notre monde" (Reading our World). UNESCO and the World Book Capital Advisory Committee were impressed by Strasbourg’s strong focus on books to meet the challenges of social tensions and climate change, with programs like 'Reading for the Planet’. The city emphasizes books’ ability to encourage debate and discussion of environmental concerns and scientific knowledge, focusing on young people as agents of change. Strasbourg was also commended for its literary heritage and the activities which focus on artistic disciplines, from music, to theater and illustration. The city has significant experience of organizing large-scale outward-looking events. Among the public lectures we will have “The constellation Gustave Doré. A journey through illustrated books in the 19th century” and the “Couleurs Conte” during the book fair.
ACTIVITIES: Join the community of readers for the World Book Day bookfaceChallenge! In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers, readers from around the world as well as the book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading by participating to this challenge. Register to participate to the event.
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STATEMENTS: ‘‘After all, behind every book there is an entire chain of know-how and skills which has led to its creation. On this day, UNESCO invites you not only to celebrate reading and culture, but also to make a commitment to their support. ‘‘ Read the message UNESCO Director-General, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day 2024, April 23rd in French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese.
PUBLICATION: UNESCO's World Book Policy and its Impacts. In order to promote the pleasure of books and reading, UNESCO is organizing a collection of books for the benefit of Libraries Without Borders (LWB), an NGO which helps to promotes access for vulnerable populations to education, culture and information. Learn more about the Books for All: a Programme of Action.
