SOURCE- THE SCOTSMAN
WHAT IS WORLD BOOK DAY?
Designated a worldwide celebration of books and reading by UNESCO, World Book Day is now celebrated by over 100 countries worldwide.
Since April 1995, World Book Day has been running as a charity aiming to promote the importance of reading in children's lives. The very first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland was held in 1997, making this year the 25th anniversary of the day.
AIM
Every year, children across the UK and Ireland dress up as a character from their favourite book in order to raise money for charity.
The aim of this celebratory day is to change lives through a love of books, as well as to get children thinking creatively about their most popular stories.
PHOTO CREDIT- STU NORTON