23 April 2016 is World Book Night. It is also the day we remember William Shakespeare, our most famous poet and playwright, who died 23 April 1616 (400 years ago) aged 52. It’s widely believed that his birthday also fell on 23 April.
What better day then to encourage people of all ages to read and reach out to the 36% of the UK’s population who don’t regularly read for pleasure or own books. This is what World Book Night seeks to do. Volunteers are recruited who will give away free books from a collection of 15 titles, thereby getting books into people’s homes and lives. The titles chosen are enjoyable, compelling and very readable. They also include a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction and books aimed at young adults.
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| World Book Night Titles 2016 |
It’s too late to apply to give away World Book Night titles this year but you can still be involved. Why not give out any book you choose on the night – one you already own, or one you buy specially. You can also choose who you want to give the book to – a friend, neighbour or complete stranger, anyone in fact. So follow the link below and register your intention to spread the word, literally, that reading for pleasure is just that, a pleasure.
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