THE 27th edition of the São Paulo International Book Biennial starts this Friday (6) and runs until next Sunday, September 15. The event brings together literature fans who want to get to know their favorite authors up close, discuss the most recent works and even get a discount when buying more books.
With the motto “Those who read make great friends” this year’s edition has some new features, including the location where it will be held: the renovated Anhembi District, in the north of São Paulo.
There will be more than 2,000 hours of cultural programming spread across the 12 official spaces of the Biennial, and around 3.5 million books will be available to the public. In addition, 683 national authors and 33 international authors have confirmed their participation in the event.
THE CNN prepared a guide with tips and highlights for you to enjoy the São Paulo Book Biennial this year.
How to buy tickets?
Tickets for the Book Biennial can be purchased at local ticket office in the Anhembi District or online, at Fever website or app . The event organizers recommend purchasing tickets in advance to prevent them from selling out before your arrival.
You tickets for Saturday (7) are already sold out .
You have the right to free entry : teachers, book professionals, children under 12, adults over 60 and Sesc members with full credentials.
Cashback
Since the 2022 edition, those who purchase tickets in advance (until September 5, one day before the start of the event) receive part of the value of their entry fee back to spend on books at the Biennale stands.
Visitors who purchase the full price for R$35.00 earn R$15.00 cashback to spend at the event. Those who purchase the half-price tickets for R$17.50 earn R$10.00 cashback .
When and where?
The 27th São Paulo Book Biennial takes place from 6 to 15 September 2024 .
Monday to Friday : from 9am to 10pm (access to the event until 9pm)
Saturdays and Sundays s: from 10am to 10pm (access to the event until 9pm)
Last day (15/09) : from 10am to 9pm (access to the event until 7pm)
This year’s edition returns to a more spacious environment, occupying the 75 thousand square meters of the Anhembi District which was recently renovated to accommodate larger events. According to the Biennial’s organizers, the aim is to accommodate people more comfortably, to avoid mobility problems and queues, both at the entrance and inside the venue. All corridors must have at least 10 meters of space for the public to pass through.
Anhembi District
1209 – Santana, Sao Paulo – SP – 02012-021
Gate 38 – Car access
Main Gate – Pedestrian Access
What are the main attractions at the SP Book Biennial?
Over the 10 days of the Biennial, the following are confirmed: more than 700 national and international authors in meetings and lectures spread across the event stages.
National attractions
Some of the main Brazilian names that will participate in the Biennial meetings and lectures are: Conception Evaristo one of the most recognized black writers in Brazil, author of “Olhos d’água” and several other works; Stenio Gardel a writer from Ceará best known for “The word that remains”; and Ailton Krenak writer and indigenous leader elected immortal by the Brazilian Academy of Letters, author of several works, including “Ideas to postpone the end of the world”.
Also present Peter Flag one of the main authors of Brazilian children’s literature; Itamar Vieira Jr. author of the hits “Torto Arado” and “Salvar o Fogo”; and Thalita Rebouças writer of books aimed at teenagers, such as “Fala sério, pai!”.
In addition to Junior Rostirola author of the best-selling book in Brazil today, “Café Com Deus Pai”; the youtuber Felipe Neto who recently released “How to Confront Hate: The Internet and the Fight for Democracy”; and many others.
International attractions
Among the international names are Jeff Kinney author of one of the most famous children’s series, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”; Hwang Bo-Reum representative of the wave of Korean books that has taken over the world in recent years and author of “Welcome to Hyunam-Dong Bookstore”; and Abby Jimenez responsible for several novels, such as “Forever Yours” and “Part of Your World”.
In addition, the singer and writer will also be present at the Biennial Hayley Kiyoko who turned her most famous song into a book with “Girls Like Girls: A Love Story Between Girls”, Lynn Painter, author of “Better Than in the Movies”, an absolute success among Taylor Swift fans and full of references to the singer, and more.
Check out the full schedule of the SP Book Biennial by stage on the event website.
This content was originally published in Bienal do Livro de SP starts this Friday (6); check out highlights and tips on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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