World Book Night in Madrid
World Book Day is traditionally celebrated on the 23rd of April, however it falls on the same
day as Holy Saturday this year so they have decided to change to date to the 27th
of April in Madrid.
Thus, the 27th of April is the chosen date for World Book Night.
This event
is an urban celebration and aims to bring literature closer to everyone.
Therefore, it has an extensive programme full of a wide range of activities
related to all kinds of artistic disciplines.
Under the
motto “If you give me a book, I’ll give you book”, this year’s edition of the
event is inviting anyone who wants to come and take part in the activities with
more than 450 writers and international artists. In addition, all kinds of
institutions, cultural centres, bookshop, libraries and cultural spaces in Madrid will be opening
their doors to the public from 9am until 1 in the morning on the 28th of
April so everyone can come and see what’s on offer.
Furthermore,
for the first time there will be activities taking place prior to the 27th
to get people warmed up for the big day and an online platform has even been
launched with interactive features where anyone who wishes to do so, may share
their experiences and comments with other participants.
Top names
such as Ana María Matute, Manuel Rivas, María Dueñas, Boris Izaguirre, Juan
Cruz, Mario Gas, Ray Loriga, Mercedes Cebrián and Almudena Grandes, etc are
amongst those illustrious authors that will be collaborating in the Madrid
World Book Day initiative.
Amongst
those activities lined up in the event, there will be a literary gathering in
all kinds of institutions such as the Chilean Embassy, cinema screenings with
casual talks in institutions such as the Filmoteca Española, and concerts, as
well as activities on the streets such as storytelling, poetry recitals, and
literature workshops, amongst others. All this and more for a full day of
events relating to our most valued element of communication, the written word,
and its maximum form of expression, literature.
For more
information on World Book Night held in Madrid
on the 27th of April, check out the World Book Night website.
Claudia - Marketing Team