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World Book Day began in Catalonia, some 80 years ago when roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St George’s Day, and by 2003 was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and was marked in more than 30 countries.
World Book Day 2004 in the UK and Ireland will take place on March 4 as a partnership of publishers, booksellers and others who promote books and reading for the enrichment and enjoyment of all.
School children may receive a World Book Day £1, or equivalent euro, Book Token and tokens can be exchanged for one of the six specially published World Book Day £1 Books, or is redeemable against any one of the Recommended Reads, or a book or audiobook of choice.
Details of the £1 Books and Recommended Reads can be found in the Resources section of the site.
A Get Caught Reading initiative features well-known personalities photographed reading their favourite books, and will be seen used posters and advertisements around World Book Day.
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