UNESCO announced on the 24th that Accra, the capital of Ghana, officially took over the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, and became the "World Book Capital" in 2023. The World Book Capital is an initiative launched by UNESCO in 2001 to increase public interest in reading and promote book publishing. Madrid, Spain, becomes the first "World Book Capital". Since then, one city has been awarded the title of "World Book Capital" every year.
Several students read books at a book fair in Accra, Ghana's capital, on April 24. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Seth)
Several students read on tablets at a book fair in Accra, Ghana's capital, April 24. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Seth)
Several students read books at a book fair in Accra, Ghana's capital, on April 24. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Seth)
People browse books in front of a booth at a book fair in Accra, Ghana, April 24. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Seth)
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Audrey speaks at a ceremony in Ghana's capital, Accra, on 24 April. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Seth)