World Book Day Quotes

A UNESCO day for the joy of reading.

World Book and Copyright Day is observed on April 23 each year, a date UNESCO chose in 1995 because it marks the 1616 deaths of both Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare, two of literature's most influential figures. Browse our Quotes to celebrate the day.

Because Spain and England used different calendars at the time, the two authors' deaths were actually about ten days apart despite sharing the same date on paper. The day is used worldwide to encourage reading and recognize the contribution authors make to culture and society.