The municipal libraries of São Paulo are organizing a free program this week that includes literary clubs and meetings with writers. The events cover collective reading of contemporary Brazilian literature, discussions on racism and social inequality, as well as a sarau combining poetry, music, and skateboarding.
One of the main events is a meeting with writer Aline Bei, author of the book 'O peso do pássaro morto'. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday (the 28th) at 7:00 PM at the Mário de Andrade Library in the city center. During the personal conversation, the author's literary journey and her work will be discussed.
The event is part of the 'Encontro com os Escritores' project, implemented by the University of Books and the Unesp Publishing House. Aline Bei, a graduate of the Literature Faculty at the Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), presented her first novel 'O peso do pássaro morto', which received the São Paulo Literature Award and the Toka Award, and was a finalist for the Rio Literature Award. In 2021, she released 'Pequena coreografia do adeus', which was a finalist for the Jabuti and São Paulo Literature Awards. The event will take place in the Rubens Borba de Moraes Auditorium, on the first floor of the Mário de Andrade Library, located at Consolação Street, 94, in the Center, and has a free age classification.
The Teresa de Benguela Literary Club holds meetings at the Mário de Andrade Library for the joint reading of excerpts from Lilia Guerra's novel 'Céu para bastardos'. This novel tells the story of Sá Narine, a resident of the fictional periphery Fim-do-mundo, who works in a middle-class family in the Center. The work touches upon the heroine's daily life and issues of social inequality.
The meetings are scheduled for Wednesday (the 28th) at 3:00 PM and Thursday (the 29th) at 6:00 PM in the Multifunctional Hall of the Mário de Andrade Library, located at Consolação Street, 94, in the Center. It is not necessary to read the book in advance, as the excerpts will be read collectively during the event. The recommended age is 14 years.
The novel 'Torto Arado' by Itamar Vieira Junior is the theme of the Ressaca Literária club, which organizes meetings for book discussions and the exchange of interpretations among participants. The work tells the story of sisters Bibiana and Belonísia in the Sertão of Bahia, raising issues such as racism, the fight for land, and modern slavery.
The meeting is scheduled for Saturday (the 31st) at 2:00 PM at Sítio da Ressaca, located at Nadra Raffoul Mocodsi Street, 3, in the South Zone of São Paulo. The event will be moderated by Bianca Mariano, Gabi Nunes, and Gabriel Gonzaga and is held in partnership with the Paul Duarte Library.
In the Guianães Cultural House Zones, a 'Literatura das Ruas' sarau is held on Saturday (the 31st) at 4:00 PM with the participation of the Love CT Collective. This event combines music, poetry, and skateboarding, using literature as a platform for self-expression and experience sharing among the local community. It will take place on Castelo de Lesa Street, without a number, in Guianães, and admission is free.
Those who wish to view the program can use the BiblioSP Digital platform, a free resource provided by the São Paulo City Hall, which offers access to e-books for reading on mobile phones or computers. The platform also offers audiobooks and reading personalization tools.