Over three hours, attendees will be able to discover new books, meet the people behind the stories and purchase their publications. It is an opportunity to explore literature created in Zaragoza’s own neighborhoods, particularly Valdespartera, Montecanal, Arcosur and Rosales del Canal, where the creators highlighted by this initiative come from.
The fair is holding its fifth edition as the culmination of the Talentos del Sur program, promoted by the Andresa Casamayor Library in Rosales del Canal, together with the Southern District Municipal Board and the Southern Civic Center. Throughout the year, the project shines a spotlight on writers, illustrators and publishers from the district to showcase their work and encourage reading among local residents.
STORYTELLING, THEATER AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
But the fair will be more than a place to discover and buy books. Oral storytelling will also play a leading role, with three events aimed at different audiences. Ilógica Teatro will offer a session for babies and families, Binomio Teatro will bring its stories to family audiences, and Pinsueño and Cachito will combine storytelling with clown humor.
Creative visitors will also have their own space with a "story-planting" workshop led by Nancy Notemboom. During the activity, families will be able to make up stories using natural elements such as leaves, branches and stones in an initiative combining imagination, literature and environmental education.
There will also be informal meetings between writers and readers through "Breakfast with Talentos del Sur" and the "Xpress Presentations," featuring Ricardo Centellas, Juan Carlos Gregorio and Genoveva Rodea. The latter will be accompanied by Corita Viamonte, the protagonist of her work "Corita and the Echo of Prophecy." The morning will also include the awards ceremony for the second Southern District Short Story Competition.
ZARAGOZA CELEBRATES LIBRARY DAY
The fair coincides with Library Day, commemorated every October 24, which has a special connection to Zaragoza this year. Zaragoza-born writer Irene Vallejo has been chosen by the Ministry of Culture as the patron of the celebration, held under the slogan "There are no libraries without professionals."
The Municipal Public Library Network, made up of 27 centers, has organized nearly 50 activities throughout October, including exhibitions, workshops, games, meetings with authors and oral storytelling sessions. The program will continue next week with new cultural events and activities related to books.
Among the initiatives taking place these days is also "Confabulating Afternoons," an oral storytelling series for adults coordinated by Cristina Verbena. It is held at the Las Armas Socio-Educational Center and will continue weekly until November 19. The program complements a day in which writers from southern Zaragoza will take center stage.
