President Lula led an event on World Book Day on April 23, delivering the 9th Vivaleitura Prize and signing a decree creating the new National Book and Reading Plan for 2026-2035. The event took place at the Brazil International Convention Center at 5 PM.
World Book Day was officially established in 1995 by UNESCO with the objective of promoting reading enjoyment and equal access to books. The Vivaleitura Prize is considered the main recognition for outstanding experiences in schools, libraries and civil society organizations in promoting reading in Brazil.
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World Book Day is celebrated on April 23
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The date was officially established in 1995 by UNESCO at a General Conference
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President Lula led an event at 5 PM at the Brazil International Convention Center
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The 9th Vivaleitura Prize was awarded at the event
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A decree establishing the National Book and Reading Plan 2026-2035 was signed
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