Lesson 4

Speaking

4. Research online or in a library to find out about World Book Day. When is it? What happens on this day?

World Book Day is celebrated throughout the world on 23 April (in most countries, though the UK celebrated it in March).

It celebrates the importance of reading.

There are different events in different countries.

In Egypt, the day raises public awareness of writers, books and the importance of literacy.

In the UK, every child is given a special token to buy a book.