Guadalajara named as World Book Capital for the year 2022

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Category : International Published on: April 27 2022

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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, already a UNESCO Creative City since 2017, was selected for its comprehensive plan for policies around the book to trigger social change, combat violence and build a culture of peace.
Cities designated as UNESCO World Book Capital undertake to promote books and reading and to organize activities over the year.
As the twenty-second city to bear the title since 2001, Guadalajara follows Tbilisi (2021) Kuala Lumpur (2020).

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Guadalajara named as World Book Capital for the year 2022