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Valencia and Cáceres Book Fairs Draw Crowds with Literary and Community Focus

Valencia's 60th Fira del Llibre sees record attendance and support for flood-affected bookstores, while Cáceres highlights elder oral histories in its literary programming.

La Fira del Llibre confirma su éxito de asistenica con un domingo abarrotado
La Fira del Llibre confirma su éxito de asistenica con un domingo abarrotado
El público recorría este viernes el recinto de la Fira del Llibre
La Fira del Llibre confirma su éxito de asistenica con un domingo abarrotado

Overview

  • Valencia's Fira del Llibre celebrates its 60th edition with thousands of visitors during its first weekend and aims to reach 500,000 attendees by May 4.
  • The Valencia fair features prominent Spanish authors such as Irene Vallejo, Reyes Calderón, and Espido Freire, alongside record exhibitor participation with 135 booths.
  • Flood-affected bookstores are provided booths at the Valencia fair as part of a broader effort to support the literary sector's recovery after October's severe floods.
  • Cáceres' Feria del Libro premiered 'Mis raíces, mis recuerdos,' a book capturing oral testimonies from elderly residents of Residencia Cervantes, with illustrations based on historical photographs.
  • Both fairs continue to serve as cultural and economic hubs, showcasing diverse programming and reinforcing Spain's regional literary ecosystem.