The date is not a chance; it coincides with the birth of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, who gave the world classics such as “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” and “The Little Mermaid.”
“Plant Stories and The World Will Bloom” is the official motto for the ICBD this year, through which a message of hope and sustainability is being launched.
Articles on the subject state that the campaign seeks to highlight how reading can inspire positive change toward a greener and kinder world.
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