Yesterday was UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day, a global celebration "to recognize the scope of books--a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures." Many indie booksellers noted the occasion in social media posts, including:
Willow Bookstore, Perham, Minn. "Today is not only #newreleaseTuesday--it is also #WorldBookDay! What is World Book Day, and why April 23rd? 'April 23 is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. This date was a natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.' "
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Gramercy Books, Bexley, Ohio: "Celebrating World Book Day with Katie's latest artistic creation! I bet most of us book lovers have a memory of reading Mother Goose stories as a kid!"
The Stacks Bookstore, Savannah, Ga.: "The fact that World Book Day falls on a #NewBookTuesday ahead of Indie Bookstore Day means you deserve a new book! Sorry, we don't make the rules."
Belmont Books, Belmont, Mass.: "Happy World Book Day!!!! It's the perfect day to read a book. But hey, every day at Belmont Books a good day to read a book!"
The Little Bookstore, Katy, Tex.: "¡Día mundial del libro! We're happy to return to Guidepost Montessori Katy to celebrate this special day with the students in Spanish Immersion Children's House and Toddler Communities. We'll bring a big book of Latin rhymes and have fun with Doña Araña."
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The Hatter's Bookshop, Princeton, W.Va.: "It's World Book Day! To celebrate we'll be doing a sale for all books in store.... See you guys soon, right?"
Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depot, Conn.: "Happy World Book Day from your Hickory Stick Bookshop team!"
Young Heart Books & Toys, Johnstown, Pa.: "Happy World Book Day! Make sure to take some time to curl up with a new read!"
lala books, Lowell, Mass.: "On this #WorldBookDay consider shopping from our 'Found in Translation' section and enjoy titles from around the world."