World Book Day roundup

- World Book Day was observed on April 23, 2026, the UNESCO‑backed event aimed at promoting reading, publishing and copyright awareness worldwide. - Coverage reiterated World Book Day’s origins with UNESCO in 1995 and tied the 2026 observance to national literacy programming in multiple countries. - Commentators used the day to warn about falling attention spans and algorithmic curation, arguing reader engagement—not just book supply—needs support. (sundayguardianlive.com) (theweek.in)