World Book and Copyright Day today

JOIN THE CELEBRATION

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  Download books published over 100 years ago on Kindle, they’re free!
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  Share your passion for an author and offer his book to people around you!
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  Take this opportunity to discover something new from what you’re used to read.
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  Leave a book on a park bench or a metro seat with a note saying “Happy Book and Copyright Day!”
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  Find out how to send your old books to schools and libraries in countries facing a post-disaster situation. 
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  Educate yourself on books pirating: respect for copyright encourages the dissemination of knowledge and rewards their creators and publishers.
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  Never throw away your books, get involved in local community or online book swapping and donation campaigns and initiatives.
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  Plan local reading events in schools and libraries and encourage famous guest readers to get involved.