Home / News / It’s World Book and Copyright Day, and Libraries Day Back to News It’s World Book and Copyright Day, and Libraries Day Festivals • Initiatives • Malta Book Festival • News 23rd April, 2023 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, and Libraries Day 2023, the National Book Council (NBC) is proud to reveal a sneak peak into the poster and theme of this year’s Malta Book Festival, which will take place on 18-22 October 2023. The 2023 Festival will go #beyondbooks by exploring the relationship between literature and other media, delving into the exciting ways in which they complement and enhance each other. The National Book Council believes that books are important for a country’s culture and society, not just on World Book Day. Literature and books educate, inspire, record history and promote critical thinking and creativity, while also providing a platform for diverse voices and opinions. The NBC advocates for the celebration of books and literature every day to create a knowledgeable, compassionate and open-minded society. Watch the interview with the NBC’s chairperson, Mark Camilleri, on the importance of reading, which gives a glimpse of what to expect at this year’s Malta Book Festival.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/YyxYU6dN64s” title=”Happy World Book and Copyright Day #beyondbooks”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Save the date and stay tuned! More teasers will be coming your way in the coming months. Happy World Book and Copyright Day, and Libraries Day 2023! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] SHARE POST Related Articles The National Book Council Launches the Malta Book Festival Trailer! News 16th September, 2025 Read More Make a mark abroad! Literary agent Simon Trewin offers practical networking tips during a free Zoom session News 12th September, 2025 Read More Bringing children’s literature to dynamic life on stage at the Malta Book Festival Festivals 10th September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council welcomes new board members News 10th September, 2025 Read More POSITION OF MANAGER WITH THE NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL: JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER 881/2025 News 9th September, 2025 Read More Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey heads to Malta Book Festival News 2nd September, 2025 Read More The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 Opens for Submissions in Maltese and English News 1st September, 2025 Read More Shortlist For The 2025 National Book Prize Announced News 26th August, 2025 Read More What Makes a Great Short Story? News 18th August, 2025 Read More ANNOUNCING THE NBC’S SHORT STORY WORKSHOP TOUR (AUG-OCT 2025) News 5th August, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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