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 Council Publishes its Annual Report for 2025 News 17th April, 2026 Read More Commonwealth Short Story Prize welcomes the first ever Maltese author onto its regional shortlist News 15th April, 2026 Read More Exhibitors and Event Organisers – Apply Now To Participate At The 2026 Malta Book Festival! News 14th April, 2026 Read More Apply Now for a Free Online Course for Aspiring Book Editors News 13th April, 2026 Read More The 45 PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 9th April, 2026 Read More Call for Theatrical Adaptations of Maltese Books at the Malta Book Festival News 8th April, 2026 Read More The National Book Council Welcomes a New Manager News 7th April, 2026 Read More Subsidy Scheme for Printed Books is Now Launched News 1st April, 2026 Read More The National Book Prize 2026 List of Eligible Submissions is Now Out News 30th March, 2026 Read More Full Programme for the Annual Book Conference: Varied Group of Speakers Explore the Economic Realities of the Publishing Industry News 20th March, 2026 Read More view all similar news
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