UNESCO World Book Capital

The UNESCO World Book Capital is an annual designation given to a city worldwide that promotes reading, publishing, and literary culture. Selected by UNESCO, the event highlights the importance of books and reading for social development, education, and cultural exchange. The chosen city hosts events like book fairs, readings, and educational programs to inspire literacy and celebrate literature. This initiative aims to foster a love for reading, support local publishing industries, and bring communities together around books and knowledge. It encourages global awareness of the transformative power of reading and storytelling.