The deadline for applications is 23:59 (Paris time) on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
All applications must be submitted in English or French using the new online application form:
https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/j5iMVOzv
UNESCO asks for your support in encouraging cities and municipalities to submit their applications.
The application form as well as the application guidelines are available online at the following website: https://www.unesco.org/en/world-book-capital
IPA is a member of the Advisory Committee for the World Book Capital City programme. Rabat, Morocco is the current World Book Capital. Medellin, Colombia has been confirmed as the 2027 World Book Capital.