Many left their normal school uniforms at home and instead dressed up for the day as characters from their favourite books.

World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day, is celebrated in over 100 countries around the globe to honour the great works by authors around the world ...

WORLD BOOK DAY This day was created under the following purposes given by UNESCO and are to promote reading, the publishing industry and the protection of intellectual property. To be clearer ...

World Book Day is an annual event that celebrates authors ... The day encourages more children and families to find enjoyment in reading. Unesco, which promotes global education, culture and ...

WORLD Book Day went down a storm in the county this year, we many of our readers sending us their photos celebrating the day.

21 February 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day (IMLD). On this occasion, UNESCO and the Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke’elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language celebrate the ...

The Echo is publishing a World Book Day picture special on Tuesday - don’t miss out. Popular costumes have previously included Harry Potter, Where’s Wally, Cat in the Hat, Miss Trunchball and Gangsta ...

World Book Day is traditionally celebrated on the first Thursday of March each year in the UK and Ireland. Note that in many other countries, it is observed on April 23, which is UNESCO's ...