International book day 2026
Estepona City Council is organizing various activities to celebrate International Book Day 2026
The program of activities on Thursday the 23rd will begin with the awards ceremony for the winners of the '5th Bookface Contest'. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a storytelling session in the Children's Room of the Municipal Library, located in the Padre Manuel Cultural Center, and at 8:00 p.m. the Library of Contemporary Cultures will host a translation and writing workshop.
The Estepona City Council will commemorate International Book Day next Thursday, April 23, with a program of activities aimed at promoting reading.
The activities will begin at 12:00 noon at the Town Hall with the awards ceremony for the winners of the '5th Bookface Contest,' which celebrates the art of blending into a book cover. The jury will select the three best photographs, based on criteria such as creativity, technique, and originality. The winners will receive prizes of €150, €100, and €50, respectively.
On the other hand, at 5:30 p.m., the storytelling session "Stories to Love Books," led by teacher Vanessa López Morales, will take place in the 'Elvira Lindo' Children's Room of the Municipal Library. This family activity, in a welcoming space, is recommended for children between 3 and 8 years old and aims to foster a love of reading and books. Admission is free until capacity is reached. Through stories full of emotion, humor, and values, the audience will enjoy a participatory experience that transforms books into a shared family adventure.
In addition, the Library of Contemporary Cultures will host the Translation and Writing Workshop 'Before Reaching Your Hands' at 8:00 p.m., taught by translator Elías Ortigosa, with free attendance, prior registration at bcc@estepona.es
International Book Day is a commemoration celebrated every April 23rd worldwide, promoted by UNESCO since 1988, with the aim of promoting reading, the publishing industry and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.
It is a symbolic day for world literature, since on April 23, 1616, three great writers of world literature died: Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega.