Congratulations, Wroclaw! World Book Capital 2016
The IPA, along with the International Booksellers Federation (IBF), the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions (IFLA) and UNESCO, have awarded the title of World Book Capital 2016 to Wroclaw, in Poland.
Reading in the mobile era: new UNESCO report
A new UNESCO report, Reading in the Mobile Era, reveals the rapid growth in people who consider their mobile phone to be the most convenient, affordable and accessible reading portal.
World Book & Copyright Day takes off around the globe
Since 1995, the 23rd of April (birth date of Shakespeare and Cervantes) has been designated by UNESCO as World Book & Copyright Day, with many events taking place to celebrate books, authors and reading.
Congratulations, Incheon! Incheon, Korea, Elected World Book Capital 2015
Incheon was named as the “World Book Capital 2015” at the conclusion of the selection committee meeting, which as held recently at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters.
Incheon was selected “on account of the quality of its program, and the impact it will have on improving good integration of all stakeholders in the promotion of books and reading, access to books and writing in all formats to the citizens of Incheon and the Korean Peninsula during World Book Capital year and beyond”.
Bangkok World Book Capital 2013: IPA Leadership Promotes Strong Reading Policy
Book lovers all over the world will celebrate World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April.
TIGAR Project Accelerates Book Accesibility
Launched in November 2010, the TIGAR Project continues to accelerate. The aim of the TIGAR project is to increase the number of accessible books available worldwide; specifically, to provide access to copyright-protected works in accessible formats for people with print disabilities across borders.
Congratulations, Port Harcourt!
Port Harcourt was named as the “World Book Capital 2014” at the conclusion of the selection committee meeting, which was held on 5 July 2012 at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters.
Yerevan, Armenia, Elected World Book Capital 2012
Yerevan was named as the “World Book Capital 2012” at the conclusion of the selection committee meeting, which was held on 2 July 2010 at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters. The city of Yerevan was selected “for the quality and the variety of its detailed, realistic, grass-roots programme, focusing on universal issues, and linking all the aspects and actors of the book chain”.
Opening of World Book Capital 2012: Congratulations Yerevan!
Book lovers all over the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April.
Congratulations, Bangkok! Bangkok, Thailand, Elected World Book Capital 2013
Bangkok was named as the “World Book Capital 2013” at the conclusion of the selection committee meeting, which was held on 27 June 2011 at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters. The city of Bangkok was selected “on account of its willingness to bring together all the various stakeholders of the book chain and beyond, for its community focused programme and the high level of commitment through the proposed activities”.