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| World Book Day Celebrated at ICMEI on Line |
New Delhi: “ when all the schools
around the country are closed and people are not supposed to leave home, the
power of books should be leveraged to fight isolation, reinforce ties between
people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity,” said
Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University while talking to students on
line on World Book Day.
“Books
are a uniquely portable magic. That’s the thing about books, they let you travel without
moving your feet. These
authors, writers, and thinkers know that magical worlds await in between two
covers and a spine. I
shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. When I have a little
money, I buy books,” added Sandeep Marwah.
Through reading and the celebration
of World Book and Copyright Day,
23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel
thanks to imagination. All these days UNESCO will share quotes, poems and
messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as
possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the
shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness.
In such circumstances, we invite
students, teachers and readers from around the world as well as the book
industry and library services to testify and express their love for
reading. We encourage you to share this positive message with others- ‘Stay
At Home read books and celebrate World Book Day.
