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Sunday, 23 April 2023

World Book and Copyright Day 2023: 9 powerful quotes by famous authors, personalities to celebrate the day

 

Reading can provide comfort and companionship. On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, here are quotes by famous authors 

Books are your perfect companion wherever you go. It is said that readers never feel alone and very rightly so. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on April 23 to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. As book readers across the world are on decline and consumption of digital content is on an all-time rise, one should not forget the numerous benefits of reading. It is not only an exercise for brain, a stress buster but also improves one's concentration and ability to focus.

The theme for World Book and Copyright Day for April 23, 2023 (Sunday), is Indigenous Languages which need to be preserved. April 23 as chosen as the date to hold World Book and Copyright day every year since 1995 as on this date, several prominent authors like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. The idea was to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright day, here are quotes by famous authors you can share with your loved ones.

1. ''That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet'' - Jhumpa Lahiri

2.''Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world'' - Malala Yousafzai

3. 'You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me'' - C.S. Lewis

4. “So many books, so little time.”

― Frank Zappa

5. “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”

― Mark Twain

6. “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”

― Neil Gaiman, Coraline

7. “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.”

― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

8. “If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”

Oscar Wilde

9. “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

― Charles W. Eliot

courtesy : https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/world-book-and-copyright-day-2023-9-powerful-quotes-by-famous-authors-personalities-to-celebrate-the-day-101682225499534.html

World book and copy right day 23 April 2023


World Book Day 2023 will be celebrated on 23 April 2023. Know all about World Book Day here.

World Book & Copyright Day 2023

World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is celebrated annually on April 23rd. It is a day dedicated to promoting the benefits of reading, writing, translating, publishing, and protecting copyrights. World Book Day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1995 to promote reading, publishing, and copyright protection worldwide. Here in this article you can get all the information on World Book Day 2023.

World Book Day 2023: History

The original concept for World Book Day was conceived by Vicente Clavel, the director of Cervantes publishing house in Barcelona, in 1922. Clavel intended to honor the renowned author Miguel de Cervantes and boost book sales. The first celebration took place on October 7, 1926, which was Cervantes’ birthday, before it was later moved to April 23, his date of death, in 1930. This tradition continues to be widely popular in Catalonia, where it is known as Sant Jordi’s Day or The Day of Books and Roses.

In 1995, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, designated April 23 as the official date for World Book and Copyright Day. This date also marks the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth or death of other prominent authors. The aim of World Book and Copyright Day is to celebrate books, promote reading, and highlight the importance of copyright protection for authors and publishers worldwide.

World Book Day 2023: Theme

World Book Day 2023 theme is “Indigenous Languages”. This theme highlights the rich cultural heritage and the importance of indigenous languages in literature and storytelling. It emphasizes the need to preserve and promote indigenous languages, which are often endangered or at risk of being lost, as they hold significant knowledge, wisdom, and unique perspectives.... 



Courtesy: Read more at: https://www.bankersadda.com/world-book-copyright-day-2023/


 

Wednesday, 5 April 2023

Pustakophar 2023

 

“Think of giving not as a duty, but as a privilege.” The main aim for organizing Pusthakopahaar in KV's is to inculcate the value of sharing and caring our environment and sensitize student about reuse of books for better environment. This initiative also gives strength to the minds who are not able to afford the cost of the new books/ study material to enhance their skills/knowledge or pursue their courses of studies. The students ,Parents and teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya BSF Camp chhawla donated the previous years books with great zeal and enthusiasm.  These books are further given to the needy students so that their learning process does not get affected due to the absence of text books and study materials. Altogether 125 students and teacher have donated the books and  132 students got benefited of this pustakophar scheme this year.

Besides, books donation drives various literary activities such as Poster making ,Write up, Speech, charts etc on the theme of Book Donation and Recycle of Paper have been organized to foster the positive impact of reuse of book and study material in the minds of students.  

No of book donated : 771

No of books received : 540

















Sunday, 2 April 2023

50 Reason to Read books

 50 REASONS TO READ BOOKS


1. Books help to feel more confident.

2. Books help to travel around the world in the cheapest way.

3. Books develop your personality.

4. Books provide food for thought.

5. Books make you laugh and think.

6. Books draw you towards perfection.

7. Books stimulate creativity.

8. Books bring out writing talent.

9. Books help in communicating.

10. Books clear your vision.

11. Books satisfy your curiosity.

12. Books help you make more choices.

13. Books help you build literary talent.

14. Books do not require any special device to teach.

15. Books increase your attention span.

16. Books are fruitful pastime.

17. Books can be used anytime, anywhere.

18. Books provide entertainment, when others fail.

19. Books make you powerful.

20. Books help you know the 'Whys' and 'Hows' of everything.

21. Books help you to create and spread fun.

22. Books help you travel across time intelligently.

23. Books keep you updated with facts and figures.

24. Books spread love, affection and knowledge.

25. Books make the best of friends.

26. Books take you to intellectual environment.

27. Books help you feel the world around you.

28. Books entertain your mind.

29. Books broaden your horizon.

30. Books bring Nature to your doorstep.

31. Books bring about a 'personality change'.

32. Books increase comprehension.

33. Books do not require company.

34. Books are stress-busters.

35. Books develop a sense of belonging to people around you.

36. Books provide mental and physical relaxation.

37. Books act as a communication tool.

38. Books are intellectually satisfying activity.

39. Books provide spiritual experience.

40. Books provide emotional strength.

41. Books build your self-esteem.

42. Books help and encourage your imagination to soar.

43. Books make you smarter and wiser.

44. Books help you grow.

45. Books take you to a 'world of dreams'.

46. Books can change your life and vision.

47. Books help in achieving 'life goals'.

48. Books develop wonderful experience.

49. Books transform lives.

50. Books inspire, books motivate, books build nations