The project aligns with the Biennial’s mission of promoting reading as a tool for positive social change. “We are very happy to participate in this action, a project that directly dialogues with the mission of the Biennial: to promote the habit of reading to change the country. We know how much a book can transform lives and the profound impact that the habit of reading can have in relation to the development of creativity and critical thinking,” said Vinicius Cortez, communications coordinator for the Biennial. The president of the National Union of Book Publishers (SNEL), Dante Cid, emphasised the role of reading in societal development, reaffirming the commitment to a reading nation.
This edition was organised in five groups which distributed books and shared inspiring moments with the residents in Alemão and Penha. “I’ve been accustomed to reading since I was young, but today there’s a lack of encouragement in schools and even from parents. Books make you travel and show that there’s a world beyond the community,” said Inês Andrade, for whom literature has been a lifelong passion. The project is seen as a seed for future generations, as it highlights the transformative power of literature whilst connecting generations and fostering a culture of storytelling.
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