The ending ceremony for QU led World Book Day was today and over 300 young people participated and some got awards. The US and Japanese Ambassadors attended to present book prizes and donate to the Japanese and American Corners in the QU Library. A book swap and reception followed with the Qatari Minister of Culture, President and Vice President of QU.
April 23rd is World Book Day because many famous authors died on that day, including in the year 1616 Cervantes, Vega and Shakespeare. Many other authors were born on April 23rd, for example Nabokov.
Read books! This month I am reading
The Arabian Frontier of the British Raj by James Onley, from our new books collection.
Here are some pictures from the World Book Day event:
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| Dr. Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad presenting a book prize |
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Qatari Minister of Culture (in white),
US Ambassador (in blue) and Japanese Ambassador (middle) |
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| Katia Medawar, Head of Public Services |
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