The event, which enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Camaiore, aims to shine a spotlight on independent publishing by enhancing and promoting small publishers, authors and illustrators with a special eye on the stories of our territory. Throughout the weekend, from 10am to 8pm, gazebos will be set up where authors, collectives, cultural associations and publishing houses will have the opportunity to make their books known and with the chance to meet their favorite authors.
“Since its first edition, the book festival has also had the aim of bringing debut writers together with local publishing companies – he declared Carlo Alberto Carrai president of the Consortium – and to offer the opportunity to already established authors to have new literary productions presented and meet their readers”.
“We are happy and honored to return to Lido di Camaiore again this year, for the Book Festival, an opportunity to meet readers and book enthusiasts” he added Alessio Del Debbiopresident of Nati per Scrivere, “After Lucca Città di Carta, another event to enhance and promote the culture of our territory, in which we participate with enthusiasm, also bringing our editorial news”.
Also for this edition there is a space for children’s activities, with animated readings, games and child-friendly books to browse.
An area for presentations will be set up in the square in front of the pier, where authors and publishers will be able to discuss their books in quick and continuous meetings, open to the public, which will be held during the two afternoons. On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, visitors will also be able to admire the paintings and works of art by Silvia Talassi, in the exhibition “The sea and the witches”, in the square in front of the pier.
Here is the detailed program of presentations:
Saturday 25 May
It starts at 10.30 with institutional greetings followed at 11.00 Animated reading of the novel “Ralph’s Dream”, written by Luciana Volante and illustrated by Stefania Franchi. Drawing workshop for children, who will be able to create their own reindeer!
At 4.00 pm Presentation of the fantasy novel “Darkside. Lost Souls” by Sara Nomellini.
At 4.30pm Presentation of the novel “La mascotte. A life of love and confetti”, by Maria Grazia Billi.
Followed at 5.00 pm Presentation of the novel “Something makes noise”, by Romina Lombardi (Inverse House). Moderate Alessio Del Debbiopresident of the “Born to write” association.
At 5.30pm Presentation of the book “Maschere d’Italia”, a collection of fantastic stories inspired by stories, legends and traditions of Italian folklore (NPS Edizioni). Moderated by Alessio Del Debbio, editorial director of NPS Edizioni. Writers participate Marco Bertoli, Luciana Volante, Maria Pia Michelini, Alessandro Ricci.
At 6.00 pm Presentation of the book “The power of a memory” by Lucia Massaglia (PAV Editions).
Moderate Irene Palla. A life story, between past and present, emotions and memories.
Sunday 26 May
It starts at 11.00 with the creative workshop for children themed: “Like a compass. All the hiding places of Love” Let’s build a compass together to search for all the hiding places of Love! By Sonia Barsanti author of Tomolo EdiGio’ Edizioni. At the stand of the Tomolo publishing house. Reservations at [email protected]
The afternoon opens at 4.00 pm with the presentation of the traveling bookshop “Ask the dust”. Writer Alessio Biagiinterviewed by Manuela Bertucelli (of the blog “Libriamoci913”) tells how this beautiful cultural project was born.
At 4.30pm Presentation of the novel “Tutto in una A” by Angelita Lombardi. Moderated by Alessio Del Debbio, president of the “Born to write” association.
At 5.00 pm The Dark Zone between fantasy and dystopia. Presentation of the novels “Children of Ash”, by Francesca Bertucaand “Darkness on the Farm,” by Dario DiJesus (DZ Editions). Moderate Isabella Cavallarifrom the blog “Forest of Fantastic Dreams”.
At 5.30pm Presentation of the comic “The last journey of the witches”, written by Alessio Del Debbio and illustrated by Silvia Talassi (NPS Edizioni), inspired by the legends of Lucca. A project by “Nati per lavoro” and the Italian Museum of Folkloric Imaginary.
At 6.00 pm Presentation of the book “Plutino, the dog of the Apennines” by Romina Lombardi. The funny adventures of a friendly and curious dog, illustrated by Elisabetta Donaglia for Casa Inverse.
At 6.30pm Presentation of the book “The tail of the lizards” by Alice Cervia. A novel between weird and fantasy, published by Augh Edizioni.
Sunday 26 May will also be present “Ask the dust”, the writer’s traveling bookshop Alessio Biagi, which brings books and culture with its flamboyant, adapted Bianchina.
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