- It will take place during October and November, with a diverse program covering different literary genres and audiences
25 book presentations and the celebration of the Day of Women Writers make up the program of the 6th Literary Autumn, which will be held in October and November. A diverse program both in terms of literary genres and the audiences to which is aimed to, it will address current issues such as the risks of internet use by children and disability.
The Councillor for Culture, Jorge Suárez, spoke about this literary event as “a must-attend occasion and another milestone in our efforts to reach all audiences, especially given the diversity of the presentations. We want it to be a very active part of our cultural activity on the path towards the European Capital of Culture in 2031.”
He explained that “there will be poetry, short stories, and novels (historical, crime, romance, and generational). Theater will also be present, as well as works on sociology and rural life, which is very important to us.”
He also added: “This edition will feature many publications aimed at children, promoting reading to encourage and develop critical thinking, works addressing current issues such as disability, and the risks of internet use by children at home.”
“We are once again taking the opportunity to celebrate the Day of Women Writers, joining the initiative launched by the National Library of Spain, inviting all Spanish libraries,” he continued. “We will be joined by four women from different towns, with different writing styles, and literary genres (narrative, short stories, and prose poetry), connected through the land and through emotions.”
The authors participating in the round table on October 16 are: María del Carmen Herrero Serradilla, Natalia Jiménez González, illustrator Mari Rodríguez Pérez, and Paquita Escobero Ferreira. The discussion will be moderated by Myriam Navas Reyes, coordinator of the Reading Promotion Plan of Extremadura.
“It will be very diverse edition, both in terms of literary genres and audiences. It will brings talent from the city and from other towns. We encourage the people of Cáceres to attend the presentations, to enjoy them and to support the authors,” Suárez emphasized.
Authors and works
1.- Dionisio López, “Los últimos del Oeste. Poetas extremeños del Siglo XXI”, poetry
2.- Jorge Solís, dos libros: “Cantares del más acá” poesía; y “Hipias”, theatre.
3.- Cora Ibáñez, “Bolsitas literarias”. (Universidad Popular, creative writing).
4.- Paulina Rodríguez González, “Reflejos”. Short stories.
5.- Julio Pérez González, “Match (invasión)”. Crime.
6.- María Jesús García Fernández, “Encaje”. Stories from rural life.
7.- Juan Manuel Bermejo Vivas, “Lucio se siente solo”. Prose poetry for young readers.
8.- Eusebio Medina García, “Memorias de la frontera. Historias de la Sierra Fría”. Sociology.
9.- José Mª Martín Martín, “Donde el agua calla”. Historical fiction.
10.- Antonio Bueno Flores, “Guía De Cáceres (español-inglés)”. Tourist guide.
11.- Pilar Alcántara González, “El camino mágico de Ana” (escrito junto a Elvira Bueno) A short story about disability. (Ages 10-12)
12.- Pilar Alcántara González, “Letrisustos y Casimiedos” storytelling session about the Day of the Dead.
13.- Teo Carrasco, “La venganza de Úrsula. Las aventuras de Miriam Chuli y Tito Teo”. A children book about the risks of internet.
14.- Darío González y Mery Rodríguez, “La hormiga valiente”. Children.
15.- Fran Martín, “El poeta del botánico”. Fiction.
16.- Gonzalo Barrientos, “Aproximación al paisaje vegetal de la ciudad de Cáceres”. Parks and gardens of Cáceres. Art (painting).
17.- Raquel Silva Merchán, “Ocho segundos para enamorarme”. Fiction.
18.- Jesus Jelsh, “Eres tú mismo/a ¡Adelante!”. Self-help.
19.- Raquel Gamero, “Mis más bellas cicatrices”. Poetry.
20.- Faustino Lobato, “Donde el alma ignora”, “Notas para no esconder la luz”. “En el alfabeto del tiempo”. Poetry.
21.- Alberto Vázquez Cobán, “Ventanas en la selva”. Poetry.
22.- Antonio Castro, “Y se quedarán los pájaros cantando”. Poetry.
23.- José Luis Villegas Agudo, “Proyecto Eva: Salvajes”. Fiction.
24.- Rosa López Casero, “Las manos vacías”. Generational fiction.
25.- Paco de Borja, “La espetera de la abuela Dora y otras historias”.
