“Read between the lines”

Students of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Tetova, together with the Vice-Dean for Science, Prof. Dr. Hana Dardhishta, Prof. Dr. Marina Danilovska, and Prof. Dr. Marina Spasovska (April 22, 2026), participated in an event organized by the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia under the theme “Read between the lines”, on the occasion of April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day. World Book Day aims to promote a culture of reading, especially among young people, and to highlight the book as a medium of knowledge, emotions, imagination, and understanding.

The welcoming speech was delivered by the President of the Assembly, Mr. Afrim Gashi, who emphasized that the book is not only a product but the result of a long dialogue between author and reader. It is an act of trust that the written word will find its reader. A book communicates with us even when we are not holding it in our hands. It may sit quietly on a shelf, but it is present within us as a memory, as a possibility, as a dialogue waiting to continue. In this regard, President Gashi also addressed students with the message that the learning process does not end with graduation and that, in order not to fall behind, they must continue to learn and read.

Also present at this event was the writer Ivan Shopov, who, through his speech, delivered an important message: “Books are not meant for noise and commotion. They are like that character who does not speak much, but when they do, they leave a mark. They do not convince you or explain much. They simply give you something and leave you alone with it. Some books are not remembered for their story, but for the feeling, for the impression they leave…” he stated. Furthermore, Members of Parliament Arbana Pasholli, Velika Stojkova Serafimovska, Valbona Adili Emini, Pavle Arsoski, Lidija Petkoska, and Lubço Nikolovski spoke about the importance of books and shared with students their experiences with literary works that have had a significant impact on their personal development.

The event “Read between the lines” brought together MPs, writers, authors, academics, and students in the parliamentary space, highlighting the value of the written word as part of a broader democratic and cultural tradition.