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READ FESTIVAL
THE POWER OF STORY
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Avenues São Paulo: Rua Pedro Avancine, 73
Avenues The World School is excited to open the doors of our São Paulo campus for our READ Festival!
We warmly invite you to join our community to celebrate the power of story and share your love for reading and writing.
You just need to sign up below—entrance is free and everyone is welcome!
- Donate a book: support local library initiatives and bring a children's book in great condition.
Here's what you'll see at the READ Festival:
Book fair with Casa de Livros (Portuguese) and Jamer Books (English)
- 10% of the proceeds will be directed to purchase books to support students of the LEAP program, an Avenues tutoring initiative with students from Jardim Panorama.
Mauricio de Sousa Productions Roundtable
Vitor Cafaggi
Cartoonist of the graphic novels Mônica: Laços (the best-selling Brazilian graphic novel in history) and Mônica: Lições, which later became the inspiration for the first live-action films ever created from the successful series Turma da Mônica. He also draws for D.C. Comics.
Jeferson Costa & Rafael Calça
The co-creators of the Jeremias graphic novels. The duo won the 2019 Jabuti award for best comic book category for Jeremias: Pele.
Cora Ottoni
The cartoonist responsible for creating the graphic novel Denise, which discusses peer pressure and the impact of social media on teens' development and friendships.
Danilo Beyruth
The award-winning illustrator, winner of several HQ Mix awards and author and illustrator of the Astronauta series. He has also drawn for Marvel Comics, working on Ghost Rider, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cable, and others. In 2019 he published Samurai Shirô, the HQ Mix Award for Best Adventure / Horror / Fantasy Comic.
Author talk/roundtable
Milton Hatoum
Milton Hatoum is a Brazilian writer, translator and professor. Hatoum is one of Brazil's most eminent contemporary writers. Among other honors, Hatoum was awarded Brazil's most prestigious literary award, the Jabuti Prize, three times for best novel. His novel Dois Irmãos has also been adapted into a television miniseries and graphic novel.
Otávio Jr.
Since discovering an old book in a rubbish pile when he was eight years old, Otávio has never stopped reading. Today he is a writer, actor, storyteller and theatrical producer in Rio de Janeiro. He recently won the Jabuti prize for his children's book Da Minha Janela.
Jim Anotsu
An award-winning author, translator and scriptwriter, Jim is most famous for his Minecraft novels and fantasy books. He has been translated into 13 languages and hails from Minas Gerais. His book O Serviço de Entregas Monstruosas is the winner of the CCXP Award for Literature - Fiction and the 2022 Odisseia Award. He has also translated from English some of the hottest young adult novels for the Brazilian market.
Charlie Xavier
Join Charlie Xavier to hear more about his amazing interactive book about neuroplasticity, a phenomenon that describes children's ability to rewire their brains. He'll be working with some of our students and parents during the event.
Andreza Felix
Author, educator, and pedagogue, Andreza is the author of two amazing children's books; Taraxacum and Meia Curta, which was selected by PNLD to be adopted at public schools in Brazil. We are proud to count Ms. Felix as one of our Avenues authors.
Olavo Costa and Felipe Pan
Olavo Costa is a comic book artist and illustrator who has worked with many big names in the business. Felipe Pan is an educator and author of novels and graphic novels. His recent work with Olavo Costa titled Gioconda, was a nominee for the Jabuti prize. We are proud to count Mr. Pan as one of our Avenues authors. We are pleased to have this duo at the event.
Pocketshow and storytelling workshop with Bia Bedran.
Author of 18 books, musician, and performer, Bia weaves songs, stories, and performances together to make a special connection with younger children. She won the Jabuti Prize in 2016 for her book, O Mundo dos Livros.
Book Launches & Book Signings
- Lalau & Laurabeatriz: this powerful writing duo have written and illustrated dozens of children's books. They have received the highly recommendable seal from FNLIJ (Fundação Nacional do Livro Infantil e Juvenil).
- Marcelo Tolentino: artist, teacher, and writer. Mr. Tolentino will be launching his new book Domingos at the READ Festival, published by Companhia das Letras. We are proud to count him as one of our Avenues authors.
- Charlie Xavier: author and research scientist at Avenues the World School, where he works to understand the power of narrative in overcoming cognitive biases in young children.
- Korean Calligraphy Workshop with Stephanie Kim
- Award ceremony of the second Avenues Reading and Writing Contest
HOW DID THE READ FESTIVAL START?
The READ Festival started at Avenues São Paulo in May 2022 as a celebration of Brazilian literature in the context of the 100th anniversary of the Semana de Arte Moderna. During a whole week, students and faculty take part in specific activities on campus and welcome special guest speakers according to what they have been working on in the classroom. This year, they joined forces with the Avenues Parent Association to wrap up the festival with an open day on Saturday when we will open the doors of our campus to everyone interested in literature!
Please note that this schedule is not final and is subject to change.