2024-03-16 22:40:07
The president of the Peruvian Book Chamber has confirmed that this edition of the FIL Lima will move to a new location, months following the mayor of Jesus Maria will announce that It would not be possible continue in the Los Próceres park.
For fourteen years, reading fans have gathered at the Los Próceres parkin Jesús María, to enjoy the Lima International Book Fair (FIL Lima). However, in the 2023 edition It was announced that this emblematic event would have to find a new venue due to access difficulties and the traffic congestion it caused in the area.
“Within the agreements we have made, this is the last year where the fair would take place [del Libro] in Los Próceres park, but we leave the door open so that this fair does not leave Jesús María,” said Gálvez Olivares, mayor of Jesús María. He also mentioned the option of FIL Lima move to av. of Peruvianity in 2024.
Ricardo Muguerza, president of the Peruvian Book Chamber, has confirmed that the FIL Lima will remain in Jesús María.Source: Peruvian Book Chamber
Where will FIL Lima 2024 take place?
After months of uncertainty, the Peruvian Book Chamber (CPL), entity in charge of organizing the FIL Lima, confirmed last Friday that the event will remain in Jesús María. The new location will cover Av. of Peruanidad, av. Central, the esplanade and the Acoustic Shell of the Campo de Marte.
“With this new venue, we hope to provide an even more enriching and memorable experience for all attendees. From start to finish, you will be offered a vibrant environment where Peruvian and foreign authors, readers and editors will be able to connect and celebrate literary diversity,” he explained. Ricardo Muguerzapresident of the Peruvian Book Chamber.
The FIL Lima will celebrate its twenty-eighth edition this year. Source: Peruvian Book Chamber
The CPL presents a new Board of Directors
The Peruvian Book Chamber It has also presented its new Board of Directors for the period 2024-2026, which assumes the commitment to lead and strengthen the publishing industry in Peru, as well as to promote the development and promotion of books and reading.
Ricardo Muguerzafounder of the book distributor Ordecupe, assumes the presidency of the CPL and highlights that, despite digitalization, the value of books is incalculable, being fundamental tools for knowledge, reflection and entertainment.
The new Board of Directors of the CPL It is made up of Jerónimo Pimentel, from Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, as vice president; Áurea Liberato of Aurea Ediciones as treasurer; Philippe Vanegas, from Editorial Planeta Perú, as treasurer; Guillermo Rivas, from Book Vivant Bookstore, as secretary; Gabriela Ibáñez, from Polifonía Editora Gio, as pro-secretary.
In addition, Dante Trujillo from Fondo de Cultura Económica, Fernando Esteves from Editorial Santillana and Isabel Ramos from Editora Macro hold the position of members. Likewise, Gregorio Cruz from Entre Páginas and Sandra López from Mesa Redonda Editorial y Librería assume the role of accessory holders.
The Peruvian Book Chamber presented its new Board of Directors, led by its president Ricardo Muguerza.Source: Peruvian Book Chamber
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