Book Fair in Pinar del Rio. Author: Dorelis Canivell Channel

PINAR DEL RIO – From this Wednesday, March 1st, until next Sunday, Pinar del Río will be hosting a book fair with a varied program of events bringing together different manifestations of the arts.

The opening gala, which took place in the emblematic Milan Theatre, was attended by Abel Prieto Jimenez, President of Casas de las Américas, and Ignacio Ramonet, famous writer, friend of Cuba, whose authorship was presented in the text. The Age of Conspiracies. Donald Trump, the cult of lies and the storming of the Capitolsocial sciences.

Professor Luis Pérez, one of the figures to whom the Vueltabajo Book Festival pays homage, along with Hortense Goenaga, said at the opening: of course understanding. There is no act of reading that ends without reading comprehension.

The Main Presentation Room, The Patio of the Poets, Like Hot Bread, Café entre dos, La Tendedera, Tardes de la Uneac, The Children’s Pavilion and The Patio of Traditions are retained as permanent spaces for this edition of the fair. Jr Linda Gilsa Blanco, communications specialist at the Provincial Center for Books and Literature.

Book Fair in Pinar del Rio. Photo: Canal Dorelis Canivell

Cauce Publishing will be responsible for the professional program of the Vueltabajo Fair. Jenny Pupo, director of a well-known publishing house, said that a conference is scheduled for this Thursday, “Making the trade count: Araceli Garcia Carranza’s approach to life and work.” ASCUBI, Omar Valigno; Meanwhile, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a panel titled Digital Publishing: A Path to Literary Development in Cuba? with guests from Cubaliteraria, Ediciones La Luz, art historians and children’s authors.

On Friday at 9:30 there will be a discussion on “Visiting Fina Garcia Marrus” with the participation of Janetsi Ariste, Maria Carolina Mora and Neri Carrillo. In addition, Nelson Simon, writer and provincial president of Uneac, will present a plaque. word owner, with poems dedicated to this author. There will also be a digital magazine dedicated to her and a book. In the world of these desertsRobert Mendes.

At 10:30 am, Luis Figueroa and Cristian Felipe Arroyo will conduct “Historical Novels” or “Historical Novels: Polvo and Oro”; a space dedicated to Julio Travieso.

A panel on cultural journalism or popular journalism will take place on Saturday at 9:30 am and will feature Reinaldo Cedeño with “A Tale of Networks and Its Spread in Cuban Literature”; Jenny Pupo with social media content creation, communications and information law; and Maykel José Rodríguez Calviño with the newspaper Art History as a Journalistic Exercise.

At 10:30 a.m., a place is reserved in the Union for cultural magazines; dialogue with Nelson Simon, Jenny Pupo, Rigoberto Rodriguez Entensa and Rodolfo Tamayo.

Director Cauce specified that there will be two virtual galleries dedicated to Eduado Arroche with the illustrations of the magazine No. 1 for 2022 and Pedro Pablo Oliva with the illustrations of the book. passion red.

Kaus also offers important literary novelties; stand out in children’s collections BabukhalesUlises Cala and Circus for AlfredElaine Vilar Madruga.

Other titles from your catalog will be appreciated: wet groundAlberto Peraza Fernanda Digital, Marcia Jimenez and Antonina’s abilities Mylene Dominguez.

Digital and for kids Mother MermaidTeresa Cardenas; And If a hummingbird kisses youChristina Aubin.

For its part, Ediciones Loynaz is presenting 15 new editions at the Pinar Book Fair this year, as well as other books from previous publishing plans.

Luis Enrique Rodríguez Ortega, director of this editorial, explained that novelties include Dulce María Loinas sports books, novels, reviews, cookbooks, self-help books, and children’s books. He noted that 11 collections are covered and that e-books will make a big difference at the book festival.

He pointed out that at least on the days of the presentations, readers will be able to purchase them for free, and then through the RUTH store site dedicated to commercializing them at reasonable prices.

Rodriguez Ortega noted that the literature program is based in the provincial library, the professional program is based in the Literary Factory, and there is also a computer program and a history program.

Source: Juventud Rebelde