The International Authors Forum (IAF) attended the Thessaloniki Book Fair which took place on 4-7 May. IAF participated in a panel discussion on the significance of the World Book Capital …
Call for applications for the World Book Capital 2025
UNESCO has launched a call for cities interested in being titled World Book Capital 2025. Through the World Book Capital (WBC) program, UNESCO acknowledges cities’ commitment to fostering reading and …
IAF at the Guadalajara Book Fair 2022
In November 2022, The International Authors Forum (IAF) held their first in person events at the Guadalajara Book Fair 2022 (FIL). IAF’s presence at FIL Guadalajara, the largest Spanish-speaking book …
IAF attends the signing ceremony of the UNESCO World Book Capital Network charter
IAF attended the signing ceremony of the UNESCO World Book Capital (WBC) Network charter in Wrocław, Poland on 22nd September. The WBC consisting of former, current and future World Book …
IAF visits the Sharjah International Book Fair
The IAF attended the Sharjah International Book Fair which featured a range of events and an opening ceremony highlighting the growth of the Book Fair to become one of the …
Accra named UNESCO World Book Capital 2023
After Guadalajara (Mexico) in 2022, the city of Accra was selected for its strong focus on young people and their potential to contribute to the culture and wealth of Ghana. Accra’s proposed …
Guadalajara named World Book Capital 2022
Guadalajara, Mexico, was named World Book Capital for the year 2022 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. The city was …