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News | 19 March 2025

UNESCO - World book day

World Book Day, celebrated on April 23 by UNESCO, highlights the importance of books, authors, and copyright in spreading knowledge and fostering understanding. The day also honors literary figures like Shakespeare and promotes literacy as a tool to combat poverty and build peace.

On World Book Day on 23 April, UNESCO draws attention to the importance of books, authors and copyright in spreading ideas and knowledge and in contributing to understanding and tolerance between people. Books are one of our most effective tools for working to combat poverty and build peace, and the goal of World Book Day is to encourage authors and fight illiteracy. April 23 is the day of remembrance for several great authors; Shakespeare, Laxness, de la Vega and others.

“Let us take up our books and pens. They are our most effective weapons” – Malala Yousafzai, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize

You can read more about World Book Day on UNESCO's website.

 

Students can donate book and earn "House points"
Leave the books in reception between 14.00 and 17.00 monday or tuesday between weeks 14 and 17