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 National Book Prize 2026 – Applications Are Open News 3rd February, 2026 Read More How To Connect With Small Presses: Free Zoom Session for Maltese Authors and Publishers from UK Literary Agent News 27th January, 2026 Read More Festival, Funds and Strategic Developments in 2026: Key Dates News 26th January, 2026 Read More Shining an international spotlight on the Maltese book sector at London Book Fair 2026 News 22nd January, 2026 Read More A book donation by the National Book Council to Malta Libraries Initiatives 16th January, 2026 Read More JOIN THE NBC AT THE LONDON BOOK FAIR 2026: GUEST PASSES FOR NBC STAKEHOLDERS FROM MALTA News 12th January, 2026 Read More The 44 PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 9th January, 2026 Read More The National Book Council pays tribute to the memory of Alfred Palma News 20th December, 2025 Read More Call for Reviewers for the Paġna Letterarja in 2026 Initiatives 19th December, 2025 Read More CALL FOR TRANSLATORS – Submit your details to the NBC Translators Database News 3rd December, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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