World Book Night

In April World Book Night celebrates the joy of reading. Volunteers give away specially selected and printed books in the UK, Ireland and the USA. Books have the power to unite and create communities, and to improve literacy. In 2013 World Book Night was held on the 23rd April, and 500,000 books were given away by volunteers to individuals and selected institutions. UNESCO appointed the 23rd April as the day of the book. It is also St. George's Day and the birthday of Shakespeare. You too can help World Book Night by becoming a volunteer or giving to the cause. Applications to be a volunteer close in January 2014. 

World Book Night at the London Book Fair