Overview
- The Biennial, which opened Wednesday, runs through April 21 at Salvador’s convention center with organizers expecting about 120,000 visitors.
- This edition features a 100% Bahian curatorship across literary, youth, children’s and “beyond the book” tracks led by Josélia Aguiar, Itamar Vieira Junior, Aldri Anunciação, Deco Lipe, Maíra Azevedo and Mira Silva.
- The lineup brings high‑profile names including Julia Quinn, Ailton Krenak, Pilar del Río, Raphael Montes and Jean Wyllys, with sessions that range from indigenous literature to debates on disinformation.
- Backed by the state culture and education secretariats, the fair adds Libras sign‑language interpretation, adapted spaces, school visits with free entry and book vouchers, plus free admission for teachers.
- On the floor, LEAL Editora debuts Divaldo Franco’s posthumous book “Vida Gloriosa” while BIC runs interactive brand activations, highlighting the event’s blend of marketplace and cultural programming.