WORLD BOOK DAY

 Do you enjoy reading?

 What was the last book you read?
 What is your favourite book?
 What type of books do you like?
 Do you judge the book by its cover?
 What is your favourite place to read?
 Do you usually go to the library?
 Do you think e-books will replace physical books?

23rd April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this

date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la
Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent
authors. This is why UNESCO, in a conference held in Paris in 1995,
decided to celebrate the World Book Day every 23rd of April. They
wanted to encourage people, and specially children, to read and
discover the authors who contributed to social and cultural progress
of humanity.

These are some popular characters from books. Can you match them to their books and
characteristics?

Harry Potter The Legends of King Arthur Detective

Katniss Everdeen … in Wonderland Wizard
Sir Lancelot … and the Chocolate Factory Imaginative girl
Atticus To Kill a Mockingbird Poor boy
Frodo Baggins … and the Philosopher’s Stone Knight
Alice The Hound of Baskerville Lawyer
Charlie The Hunger Games Hobbit
Sherlock Holmes Lord of the Rings Tribute