World Book Day 2025
Today, April 23, is World Book Day, and there’s no better excuse to open a book—and help someone in the process.
📚 Join the 2025 Reading Marathon
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial has launched its annual Reading Marathon to promote literacy and support vulnerable communities. It’s simple: for every 20 minutes you read or listen to a book and log at maratondelectura.com, a book gets donated to a child in need.
🗓️ Active until April 30, 2025, the campaign features:
- Dozens of eBooks and audiobooks.
- Categories like Must-Reads, LGBTQ+, Inspiring Authors, and even Horror or BookTok picks.
- Featured titles include Matilda, The Fault in Our Stars, La Tumba, and Game of Thrones.
Over 61,000 minutes have already been logged, turning reading time into real impact.
How to join:
- Register on the site.
- Choose a book.
- Read or listen for 20+ minutes.
- Log your time.
- Share it on social media to inspire others.
📖 Baja Celebrates Too
The Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), one of the region’s top public universities, is hosting local events in Ensenada.
- 📍 April 23 at 1:30 PM – Valle Dorado campus
- 📍 April 24 at 11:00 AM – Biblioteca Central Ensenada, UABC Campus Sauzal (There’ll be a book-themed quiz and even some Starbucks. Yes, please.)
🎉 How to Celebrate
- Join the Marathon – Your reading minutes can donate books.
- Attend a Local Event – Book fairs, quizzes, and more.
- Spread the Word – Share your favorite reads using #DíaDelLibro and #MaratónDeLectura.
At the Gringo Gazette North, we love a good book. Especially when it gives something back.
