23 April is World Book Day, known as World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day. Its purpose is to promote more people to read and write, hoping that all people can respect and thank the literary, cultural, scientific and ideological masters who have made great contributions to human civilization and protect intellectual property rights. Every year on this day, more than a hundred countries around the world hold a variety of celebrations and book promotion activities.
In 2004, Edinburgh became the world's first literary city.
Street view of Edinburgh
In 1725, the world's first mobile library was born in Edinburgh. Today, free public libraries can be found everywhere in the city. The National Library of Scotland, the Scottish Poetry Library and the Scottish Narrative Story Centre are also located here.
National Library of Scotland
Portraits of celebrities in the National Library of Scotland
On September 14, 2009, in Edinburgh, England, Queen Mary's last letter appeared at the National Library of Scotland. The letter is 422 years old.
Library of Scottish Poetry
Interior view of the Scottish Poetry Library
Gran Narrative Story Center
Inside the Gran Narrative Story Center
At the same time, Edinburgh is the birthplace and residence of many of the world's leading writers, poets and playwrights, such as Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Walter Scott (Waverley) and JK Rowling (Harry Potter). Edinburgh also has a special position as "Poet Laureate" – "Poet of Edinburgh".
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Andrew Motion is an English poet, novelist and biographer. Former British Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009.
People take photos at The Elephant House café in Edinburgh, Scotland. J.K. Rowling wrote harry potter books at this café.
In The Elephant House, people are filled with messages about Harry Potter on the walls.
The two-week Edinburgh International Book Festival, held every August, is the largest literary festival of its kind in the world. With about 800 writers from nearly 40 countries participating, the event attracted more than 225,000 visitors, making it one of the largest in the world. The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and has been held annually since 1997.
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2021
At the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019, girls read in the sunshine of Charlotte Square Gardens.
Read and make this city vibrant.
Source: Edinburgh related websites, Visual China, Oriental IC