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World Book Day 2022

World Book Day is a very important date in the literary world. On 23 April 2022, publishers, booksellers and libraries – the three pillars of the book industry – will join together with bibliophiles, bookworms and book lovers all over the globe to celebrate this event. The aim is to promote the habit of reading and make people aware of the importance of books. 

This year, World Book Day takes place in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have been pushed to the forefront of global news. To provide insights into the Ukrainian people and highlight the richness of their culture, the Council Library is celebrating World Book Day by showcasing a selection of Ukrainian literary gems. 

Discover the country through the adventures of a mild-mannered beekeeper and his efforts to save his local population of bees. Meet Viktor, an aspiring writer whose only company is Misha, his pet penguin. Or listen to the words of a sharp-tongued poet, with an irreverently honest voice. 

The books chosen are filled with irony, dark humour and social commentary; novels about feminism, war and romance; fairy tales, poetry and plays; ancient classics and contemporary works. Some of the works are funny, some are heartfelt, others hit heavy. There is a book for everyone in this selection that will transport readers to a different culture and different cities and help them empathise with their inhabitants. 

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This bibliography is not exhaustive; it provides a selection of resources made by the Council Library. All titles are hyperlinked to Eureka, the resource discovery service of the Council Library, where you can find additional materials on the subject.

The contents are the sole responsibility of their authors. Resources linked from this bibliography do not necessarily represent the positions, policies, or opinions of the Council of the European Union or the European Council. Some resources link outside of the @consilium.europa.eu domain. 

Reuse of the covers is prohibited, they belong to the respective copyrightholders.

The Library guides contain a selection of relevant resources from the online Eureka catalogue of the Council Libraries. They also contain titles beyond our collections, including open-access publications and websites. The Library guides do not necessarily represent the positions, policies or opinions of the Council of the European Union or the European Council.