FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Río negro’s Literary Voices to Shine at 15th Viedma Book Fair
Viedma, Río Negro – [Date of Release] – The 15th Viedma Book Fair kicks off this weekend at the Municipal Culture Center, promising a vibrant celebration of literature and the arts. organized by the Municipality of Viedma, the fair will host over 30 book presentations alongside numerous publishers offering exhibition spaces and sales.
The Rionegrino Editorial Fund (FER) will be a key presence throughout the event, with a dedicated book stand open Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.,and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Highlights of the FER’s participation include a Saturday afternoon presentation of Barrio 140,a poetry collection by Carina Nosenzo.selected through the 2024 Call, nosenzo’s work was praised by the jury for its “powerful images, varied sensations, and a rhythm that, out loud, leads to a strong, performative musicality with content of social commitment.” Nosenzo will be joined by Dafne Pidemunt, author of the book’s prologue, at the 4 p.m. event in the Cultural Center’s Piano room.
Sunday will see the launch of the LGBTIQNBA+ Río Negro Literary Anthology at 4 p.m. in the Sala mayor. This project, a collaboration between the FER and CURZAS, showcases the writing of 24 authors representing the province’s diverse communities, selected through a contest earlier this year. The anthology’s cover and back cover art were created by Isa Maureira.
Beyond book launches, the fair will feature theatrical performances, musical shows, over ten workshops, conferences, storytelling for families and schools, and an artistic installation titled “Hadas Bimbulli, Crisálida y Semilla” by visual artist Hadita Mercado.
A complete schedule of events can be found on the Municipality of Viedma’s social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ViedmaMuni/ and https://www.instagram.com/muniviedma.
The Government of Río Negro, through the Ministry of Culture and the Rionegrino Editorial Fund, views the fair as a crucial step in promoting literary production throughout the province.
