The second edition of the Provincial Book Fair will be held from October 9 to 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Concordia Convention Center. There will be stands with more than 100 publishers and the participation of Alejandra Kamiya, Juan Sasturain, Miguel Rep, and Selva Almada. Admission will be free. Organized by the Government of Entre Ríos and the Municipality of Concordia.
The presentation took place at the Concordia House of Culture. There, the Minister of Government and Labor, Manuel Troncoso, highlighted: "We are proud of our identity and have much to show: our landscapes, customs, authors, and our culture of encounter." He then emphasized that "culture is not only an intangible asset; it also generates industry, jobs, and added value." He also remarked that this second edition "represents Governor Rogelio Frigerio's decision to provide continuity to an initiative that we want to transcend and transform into a true State policy."
The mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué, added: "It is an honor to once again host this book fair. It is a high-level event, and for that reason, we invite the entire community to participate." He then valued "the joint work between the Provincial Government and the Municipality of Concordia, which allows, among other public policies, the development of these activities."
During the presentation, provincial deputy Marcelo López delivered the declaration of Interest from the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos to the event organizers.
A SHARED CULTURE
The Secretary of Culture of Entre Ríos, Julián Stoppello, thanked "the support of the provincial government, the Municipality of Concordia, and Salto Grande, which make this shared culture event possible, promoting reading and the development of the publishing industry and our authors."
Finally, the Secretary of Human Development of Concordia, Carlos Gatto, indicated: "This meeting allows us to bring reading, culture, and knowledge closer to the entire community." He also valued the joint work with the Secretariat of Culture of Entre Ríos.
Present were the vice-mayor and president of the Concordia Deliberative Council, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; the member of the Board of Directors of the Administrative Commission for the Special Fund of Salto Grande (CAFESG), Martín Dri; the Argentine delegate to the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande, Guillermo Marcone; the writer and member of the Autores de Concordia group, Fernando Belottini; among other officials, council members, writers, and the general public.
ABOUT THE FAIR
With the thematic focus 'Entre Ríos connects with its original strength,' this will be the second edition, following the one held last year for more than 20,000 people. The program includes panels on literature from Entre Ríos, talks on narrative, publishing, and poetry, activities for children and shows, book presentations, workshops, conferences, and tributes. In addition, the fair will feature more than 100 publishers from Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
GUEST AUTHORS
Selva Almada: born in Villa Elisa, she is currently the most recognized writer from Entre Ríos in the world. Her novel "No es un río" was a finalist for the prestigious International Booker Prize. She presents her latest book, "Una casa sola".
Alejandra Kamiya: published 'Los restos del secreto y otros cuentos' (2012); 'Los árboles caídos también son el bosque' (2015), 'El sol mueve la sombra de las cosas quietas' (2019), and 'La paciencia del agua sobre cada piedra' (2023), among other works. She has received national and international awards.
Juan Sasturain: is one of Argentina's most prominent writers, journalists, comic book scriptwriters, and cultural promoters. He is recognized as a benchmark of Ibero-American crime literature and a tireless defender of popular culture.
Miguel Rep: Argentine draftsman, caricaturist, comic artist, and graphic humorist. He has published in the main national media outlets. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including 'Bellas Artes', 'Diego, nacido para molestar', and illustrated versions of great classics such as 'The Divine Comedy' and 'Don Quixote de la Mancha', among others.
The presentation took place at the Concordia House of Culture. There, the Minister of Government and Labor, Manuel Troncoso, highlighted: "We are proud of our identity and have much to show: our landscapes, customs, authors, and our culture of encounter." He then emphasized that "culture is not only an intangible asset; it also generates industry, jobs, and added value." He also remarked that this second edition "represents Governor Rogelio Frigerio's decision to provide continuity to an initiative that we want to transcend and transform into a true State policy."
The mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué, added: "It is an honor to once again host this book fair. It is a high-level event, and for that reason, we invite the entire community to participate." He then valued "the joint work between the Provincial Government and the Municipality of Concordia, which allows, among other public policies, the development of these activities."
During the presentation, provincial deputy Marcelo López delivered the declaration of Interest from the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos to the event organizers.
A SHARED CULTURE
The Secretary of Culture of Entre Ríos, Julián Stoppello, thanked "the support of the provincial government, the Municipality of Concordia, and Salto Grande, which make this shared culture event possible, promoting reading and the development of the publishing industry and our authors."
Finally, the Secretary of Human Development of Concordia, Carlos Gatto, indicated: "This meeting allows us to bring reading, culture, and knowledge closer to the entire community." He also valued the joint work with the Secretariat of Culture of Entre Ríos.
Present were the vice-mayor and president of the Concordia Deliberative Council, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; the member of the Board of Directors of the Administrative Commission for the Special Fund of Salto Grande (CAFESG), Martín Dri; the Argentine delegate to the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande, Guillermo Marcone; the writer and member of the Autores de Concordia group, Fernando Belottini; among other officials, council members, writers, and the general public.
ABOUT THE FAIR
With the thematic focus 'Entre Ríos connects with its original strength,' this will be the second edition, following the one held last year for more than 20,000 people. The program includes panels on literature from Entre Ríos, talks on narrative, publishing, and poetry, activities for children and shows, book presentations, workshops, conferences, and tributes. In addition, the fair will feature more than 100 publishers from Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
GUEST AUTHORS
Selva Almada: born in Villa Elisa, she is currently the most recognized writer from Entre Ríos in the world. Her novel "No es un río" was a finalist for the prestigious International Booker Prize. She presents her latest book, "Una casa sola".
Alejandra Kamiya: published 'Los restos del secreto y otros cuentos' (2012); 'Los árboles caídos también son el bosque' (2015), 'El sol mueve la sombra de las cosas quietas' (2019), and 'La paciencia del agua sobre cada piedra' (2023), among other works. She has received national and international awards.
Juan Sasturain: is one of Argentina's most prominent writers, journalists, comic book scriptwriters, and cultural promoters. He is recognized as a benchmark of Ibero-American crime literature and a tireless defender of popular culture.
Miguel Rep: Argentine draftsman, caricaturist, comic artist, and graphic humorist. He has published in the main national media outlets. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including 'Bellas Artes', 'Diego, nacido para molestar', and illustrated versions of great classics such as 'The Divine Comedy' and 'Don Quixote de la Mancha', among others.