Bill > K00379

This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 23, 2025, as Book and Copyright Day in New York State, aligning with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) annual World Book and Copyright Day. The resolution highlights the importance of books as powerful tools for disseminating knowledge, preserving cultural traditions, and promoting understanding across different cultures. It notes that the day was established on April 23 to honor the death anniversaries of William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, and emphasizes New York's significance in the book publishing industry as the largest in the country. The resolution encourages citizens to participate in the day's celebrations by engaging in activities like dressing up as literary characters, supporting local booksellers, hosting book clubs, or simply reading a book. The document also underscores the day's theme of "Read Your Way," which aims to inspire children and young people to find joy and freedom in reading, while recognizing the immense contribution of writers to New York's dynamic cultural landscape.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K379