Wednesday, April 23, marked World Book Day [5], an international event that celebrates books and reading. Take a look below at what bookstores, authors, and literacy organizations around the globe did to celebrate the day:

The National Book Store [6] in the Philippines posted to Twitter [7]: “Today is a celebration of every author, illustrator, book, reader and — most importantly, the power of reading. Happy World Book Day from NBS! What book are you reading today? Share it with us! #NBSnews [8] #WorldBookDay [9]”

Books Are Magic [10] posted to Facebook [11]: “Happy World Book Day! If you could read one book again for the first time, what would you read?”

The Oxford Book Stores [12] in India posted to Instagram [13]: “Today is #worldbookday [14]. William Shakespeare was born on this day in 1564, and died on this day in 1616. He has been credited with introducing almost three thousand words to the English language, including bedazzled, inaudible and eyeball.”

Lupita Nyong’o posted to Twitter [15]: “In honor of #WorldBookDay [9], I'm introducing you to #Sulwe [16] and her family! These are the first pages of my book featuring @VashtiHarrison [17]’s illustrations. Books help build empathy and understanding, so what are you reading today? #ChildrensBook [18]”

Neil Gaiman posted to Twitter [19]: “Happy #WorldBookDay [9]! Today we can celebrate the power of books to inspire understanding, tolerance & dialogue. And what better way to do that than by checking out this @NYPL [20] @Refugees [21] book list highlighting refugee voices from around the world: https://trib.al/ntl6FCd [22]”

The National Steinbeck Center [23] in Salinas, California, posted to Instagram [24]: “Happy World Book Day! ‘One cannot conceive of a motion picture as being personal as a beloved book is personal. No television show is a friend as a book is a friend.’ –John Steinbeck (@eatingtheirwords [25])”

Author Jess Kidd posted to Twitter [26]: “Loved reading and discussing #Himself [27] and #ThingsInJars [28] at Slough Library. Celebrating #WorldBookNight [29]! @canongatebooks [30] @WorldBookNight [31]”

National Public Radio [32] posted to Twitter [33]: “If you’re looking for a new read, we’ve got more than 300 hand-selected titles for you right here — along with links to find them at your library, local bookstore or online. #WorldBookDay [9]”

Author Nicholas Sparks posted to Twitter [34]: “‘A room without books is like a body without a soul.’ —Cicero #WorldBookDay [35]”

Actor and co-owner of New York City’s Drama Book Shop Lin-Manuel Miranda posted to Twitter [36]: “Oh word is it #WorldBookDay”

Actor Reese Witherspoon posted to Twitter [37]: “From the minute I could read, I’ve always had my nose in a book. I love a great story - tales of adventure, historical fiction, mysteries. Through these stories I’ve traveled back in time, to the ends of the earth and what a journey it has been!!! #WorldBookDay [9]”