It is the largest book fair in Lisbon (FLL): this year Parque Eduardo VII reaches its capacity limit with 350 pavilions, two new areas, extended opening hours and a strong commitment to accessibility for people with special needs. And if last year the event organized by APEL (Portuguese Association of Publishers and Booksellers) broke the record of visitors, reaching 894 thousand in 20 days, this year Pedro Sobral would like to see a million in the park.
“We are committed to this goal,” said the president of APEL Correio da Manhã. “Although we don’t work for numbers, the truth is that the more people we reach, the faster we will reach the European Union average reading level,” he explained. “This is the work that is carried out at the Fair: the formation and popularization of reading habits. We want to do this with as many people as possible,” he concluded.
The 94th episode of FLL begins today and ends June 16th. You have 19 days to view and purchase books; communicate with the authors; eat, drink and walk; attend lectures and debates or take your children to the many events held in this place, especially for the little ones.
hour h As always, books with a minimum 50% discount will be available from Monday to Thursday, always during the last hour of the Fair. children’s space At the Children’s Center (South Entrance), families will find a place to feed their baby, heat up baby food, change a diaper or breastfeed. There’s music on Fridays Concerts are held in the North Hall. Among the guests, the most notable are Joana Alegre (May 31), J.P. Simões (June 7) and Ela Lee (May 14).
hour h As always, books with a minimum 50% discount will be available from Monday to Thursday, always during the last hour of the Fair. children’s space At the Children’s Center (South Entrance), families will find a place to feed their baby, heat up baby food, change a diaper or breastfeed. There’s music on Fridays Concerts are held in the North Hall. Among the guests, the most notable are Joana Alegre (May 31), J.P. Simões (June 7) and Ela Lee (May 14).
Author: Ana Maria Ribeiro
Source: CM Jornal
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