Bogotá Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Book in the Wind’
How One City Shared its Love of Reading
Bogotá’s iconic book-sharing initiative, Libro al Viento (Book in the Wind), has reached a momentous milestone: two decades of providing free books to the people of Bogotá.
“The program is like the wind itself,” Maria Claudia Parias, the city’s director for artistic development, stated.
Launched in 2004, "Libro al Viento " is a project born from a desire to democratize access to literature. For those twenty years, flexible, 613 authors have contributed 176 titles. Nearlyra Her vision became reality with nearly 5.7 million physical copies printed, scattered all across the city.
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## Bogotá Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Book in the Wind’: An Interview
**Today we celebrate a special milestone for Bogotá, the 20th anniversary of *Libro al Viento*, or “Book in the Wind”, a beloved city initiative dedicated to sharing the joy of reading. Here to talk about its impact and future is [Guest Name], who has been involved with *Libro al Viento* since its inception.**
**Welcome! Can you tell us a bit about the beginnings of *Libro al Viento?* [Guest Name], how did this wonderful initiative come to be?**
**[Guest Name]:** [Provide answer based on available information. If no details about the origins are found, focus on the guest’s personal involvement and experiences.]
**Twenty years is an incredible achievement! What do you believe has made *Libro al Viento* so successful and beloved by the people of Bogotá?**
**[Guest Name]: **[Guest can share personal anecdotes, observations about the community’s response, or highlight the initiative’s impact on literacy and access to books.]
**It’s inspiring to see a city so dedicated to fostering a love of reading. Where do you see *Libro al Viento* going in the next twenty years? Do you have any exciting plans for the future?**
*[Guest name]: * [Guest can talk about future goals, aspirations, or potential expansions of the initiative.]
**Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today. We wish *Libro al Viento* all the best for its next chapter! **
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