UNESCO announces Athens as World Book Capital 2018
Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, has named Athens as World Book Capital for 2018 on the recommendation of the programme’s Advisory Committee. Read More
- News
- 14 September 2016
- By: anonymous
Search results
UNESCO World Book Capital City Wrocław 2016
In 2014 Wrocław was named UNESCO World Book Capital 2016. This event represents the official opening of UNESCO World Book Capital Wrocław 2016 and will include the participation of writers, librarians, booksellers, publishers and book activists. Details to follow. Read More
- Events
- 23 February 2016
UNESCO announces Conakry (Republic of Guinea) as World Book Capital 2017
Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea, has been named World Book Capital for 2017. The decision was made by an international committee of experts on 30 June during a meeting at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris. Read More
- News
- 28 July 2015
- By: anonymous
UNESCO announces Wroclaw (Poland) as World Book Capital 2016
Yesterday, UNESCO announced that the city of Wroclaw (Poland) was named World Book Capital for the year 2016 Read More
- News
- 27 June 2014
- By: anonymous
UNESCO announces Incheon (Republic of Korea) as World Book Capital 2015
Yesterday, UNESCO announced that the city of Incheon (Republic of Korea) was named World Book Capital for the year 2015 Read More
- News
- 24 July 2013
- By: anonymous
Call for applications: World Book Capital 2015
Each year, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry—the International Publishers Association (IPA), International Booksellers Federation (IBF) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)—select the World Book Capital for a one-year period, effective 23 April each year. Read More
- News
- 12 December 2012
- By: anonymous
World Book and Copyright Day
Find the world’s wealth and wisdom through books — a video message from IFLA President Ingrid Parent Read More
- News
- 23 April 2012
- By: anonymous