World Book and Copyright Day is Celebrated in Belize

Across the world, April twenty-third is recognized as World Book and Copyright Day. It is used to recognize the literary works of poets, authors and writers. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled events had to be cancelled. Today, the Belize Book Industry Association did an online session on its Facebook page, featuring Belizean authors. While many gave short readings, others spoke about their craft and the importance of promoting the works of Belizeans. Felene Cayetano is the president of the B.B.I.A.; she questions the reach of platforms across generations and accessibility beyond urban centres.