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We recognise the vital part that books, reading and public libraries play in the lives of so many people, and the pleasure they bring to people of all ages.<\/p>
DCMS is supporting World Book Day through organisations that are in receipt of public funds provided by the department. Arts Council England provided funding of £94,360 to World Book Day in January 2021, to deliver a multi-year project - \u2018Growing reading for pleasure for children & young people 2021-2022<\/em>\u2019. The project finishes in August 2022 and includes support for this year\u2019s World Book Day event on 3 March.<\/p> In addition, Libraries Connected (the sector support organisation for libraries) has been encouraging public libraries to take part in the celebrations, to order publicity materials and to sign up and promote the £1 books. Libraries Connected is also highlighting World Book Day through its social media channels, website and other publicity, as will DCMS.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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