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Book fair celebrates National Reading Day in Pedro Juan Caballero
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Culture & Society

Book fair celebrates National Reading Day in Pedro Juan Caballero

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A book fair was held at the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro School in Pedro Juan Caballero to celebrate Paraguay's National Reading Day.
  • Author Verónica Abente engaged students with a storytelling session, highlighting the children's "great interest and love for reading."
  • The event, part of ongoing initiatives by Editorial El Lector, aims to foster reading clubs and literary academies among students.

The city of Pedro Juan Caballero came alive with literary enthusiasm as the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro School hosted a book fair to commemorate Paraguay's National Reading Day on August 28. The event brought together students, educators, and authors in a celebration of literacy and the joy of reading.

the great interest and love for reading of the children

— Verónica AbenteAuthor Verónica Abente describing the students' engagement during a storytelling session.

Adding a special touch to the festivities, acclaimed author Verónica Abente captivated young minds with an interactive storytelling session. Abente, known for her numerous children's storybooks, expressed her delight at the students' engagement, noting their "great interest and love for reading." She described the encounter as exceeding her expectations, underscoring the positive impact of such events on fostering a passion for literature among the youth.

this encounter exceeds my expectations

— Verónica AbenteAuthor Verónica Abente expressing her positive reaction to the event.

The book fair is part of a broader initiative by Editorial El Lector, whose director and founder, Pablo Burián, highlighted the success of these ongoing literary jornadas. Burián explained that these events often culminate in the formation of reading clubs or literary academies, providing a platform for students to further explore their literary interests and even publish their own works. He emphasized the fruitful nature of these activities, characterized by strong participation from the children.

these jornadas that are very fruitful with great participation of the children

— Pablo BuriánDirector and founder of Editorial El Lector, commenting on the success of literary events.

Mónica Rodríguez, the director of the host school, lauded the event as a "wonderful and unforgettable experience." She stressed the institution's commitment to promoting books and reading, expressing her satisfaction with Verónica Abente's presence. The celebration served not only as a tribute to National Reading Day but also as a testament to the enduring importance of literature in education and community building in Pedro Juan Caballero.

a wonderful and unforgettable experience

— Mónica RodríguezThe school director valuing the book fair event.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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