Tag: World Book Capital
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Medellín Declared UNESCO World Book Capital 2027
Medellín, Colombia, Named UNESCO World Book Capital 2027: A City Where Books Build Peace A Global Recognition for a Transformative City In a powerful celebration of culture, literacy, and urban renewal, UNESCO has named Medellín, Colombia, as the World Book Capital for 2027. The announcement marks not just an honor for Colombia’s second-largest city, but…
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UNESCO World Book Day 2025: Chandigarh’s Initiative for School Students
UNESCO World Book Day 2025: The Chandigarh Administration has announced free library services for students of government schools. Chandigarh, India, April 24, 2025 — In celebration of UNESCO’s “World Book Day,” the public libraries in Chandigarh—specifically the T.S. Central State Library in Sector 17 and the Divisional Library (South) in Sector 34—will now provide free…
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Rabat Named UNESCO World Book Capital 2026
UNESCO names Rabat, Morocco as World Book Capital for 2026. Featured Photo: General Policy Debate at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Image © UNESCO/Christelle ALIX. Paris, France, October 17, 2024 — UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, has designated Rabat, Morocco, as the World Book Capital for 2026, following recommendations from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. “I…
