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Gijón Book Fair Opens with 90 Stands as Santander Gears Up for Pre-Felisa Fest

Interactive storytelling sessions, a train-station performance joined by comic-art tributes illustrate Spain’s literary fairs’ focus on community and creativity

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Overview

  • The Gijón Book Fair (FeLiX) opened June 18 with 90 stands, 64 publishers, 29 bookstores and more than 100 activities scheduled through June 22.
  • Mayor Carmen Moriyón and director Jaime Priede underscored the fair’s mission to create public spaces free from commercial influence and centered on readers.
  • A dedicated youth zone at the Escuela de Comercio in Gijón features 20 events, including storytelling by Jesús Burgoa and presentations from emerging authors.
  • Santander’s 44th Feria del Libro (Felisa) officially launches June 27 after a June 26 preview at the FEVE station showcasing the ‘Lecturas de Cercanías’ program and a contemporary dance intervention.
  • Felisa’s main event will host 17 stands with over 9,000 titles, 62 author appearances, musical performances and a tribute to Óscar Muñiz with contributions from noted comic artists.