The Cultural, Educational and Children’s Delegation of the City Council of Cordoba organized its 21st International Conference. Cordoba Children’s and Youth Book Fairan event held at the Central Library from November 15th to 21st. … This represents a highlight of the city’s programs aimed at promoting reading among children and youth.
Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen, author of such immortal stories as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Tin Soldier,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “The Snow Queen,” will feature prominently on the occasion, Consistory reported. 150th anniversary About his death.
This hall offers collaborative activities for school groups, families and, in general, proposals for people interested in children’s and young people’s literature, drama and oral storytelling. 5 top writers They talk about their work with school groups. José Morales, writer and narrator from Cordoba. Lola Nuñez, Algar Award-winning author. Violeta Monreal, a writer and plastic artist, and Manuel Baltual, a writer, screenwriter, and comic book creator.
In collaboration with these authors, the proposal for schools is completed with “The Book Restaurant”. Through this activity, school groups will participate in a reading banquet led by Compañía del Medio Real. Director Noelia CamachoIn this, students will build various objects based on Andersen’s stories and characters. These proposals, which have been agreed with education centres, will allow more than 1,000 school children to take part.
family activities
For families, there are also permanent activities at the Central Library, including the Living Room Library. Guest editor, Ekaleis a publisher specializing in children’s and young adult books that promote cross-cultural knowledge and respect and in which images play a central role.
In addition to selected illustrations from Ekare Publishing House, visitors can view the exhibition “Books Not in Danger of Destruction”. Graphic works by 30 creators. Andersen has its own space with information panels that describe the author’s travels to Spain, particularly to Andalusia and Cordoba. Memories of his visit to Spain are accompanied by a selection of Danish authors’ works held by the City Library Network.
Drama and oral narration Remarkable expression The book fair program began on Saturday morning, the 15th, with Ángeles de Trapo’s work “Andersen’s Dream Merry-Go-Round.” On Sunday morning, Teatro Infinito Company will present “The Dancer and the Dragon.” On Monday afternoon, it will be Uno Theater’s turn to premiere the play created for the occasion, “Andersen’s Return.”
On Wednesday the 19th, Mago Puku’s theater and magic show “The Lost Library”. The next day, Scene 13 presents “The Ghost of Canterville” in the table theater, and on the final day, Friday, the theater program concludes with “The Kitchen of Words” by La Culpa Teatro.
The promenade outside the doors of the Central Library is filled with traditional games of skill and ingenuity. Admission is free for all activities until capacity is reached, except for arrangements with school groups.
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