World E-Book Day: a date to promote digital reading

Every July 4th marks World E-book Day, a date dedicated to highlighting the impact of technology on access to knowledge and promoting reading in digital format.

E-books have transformed the way millions of people read and access information, by allowing thousands of titles to be stored on a single device and facilitating the purchase or download of works from anywhere with an internet connection.

The rise of e-books has also boosted distance education, self-taught learning, and the democratization of culture, by offering more affordable and accessible alternatives for students, researchers, and readers around the world.

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Although the printed book remains relevant and continues to be the preferred format for many readers, the e-book has established itself as a key tool in the digital age thanks to its portability, ease of search, and accessibility options, such as adjusting font size or reading via voice assistants.

On this date, libraries, publishers, and digital platforms usually promote campaigns to encourage the habit of reading and to remind us that, regardless of the format, books remain one of the main sources of knowledge, entertainment, and personal development.