Every year on April 23rd, the Leatherby Libraries celebrates World Book and Copyright Day. Created by UNESCO in 1995, the day celebrates books, authors, and reading around the world. UNESCO also marks this occasion through its World Book Capital program, and Rabat, Morocco, has been named the 2026 World Book Capital. World Book and Copyright
April 26th marks the 24th anniversary of World Intellectual Property Day! This celebration was founded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and celebrates Intellectual Property (IP) rights in various forms (e.g. patents, trademarks and copyrights). Some past themes include Women and IP and IP and Youth. This year’s theme honors IP rights and how IP supports the United Nations’ Sustainable
April is a busy month for Intellectual Property Rights awareness, with two global celebrations occurring annually – World Book and Copyright Day, which is celebrated on April 23rd, and World Intellectual Property Day, which is celebrated on April 26th. World Book and Copyright Day was founded in 1995 by UNESCO, and its date, April 23rd,