We are delighted to announce that the Brazilian Institute for Community Studies and Support (IBEAC) is among those being honored at FLIV – Votuporanga Literary Festival 2025!
This recognition celebrates our historic work in promoting reading and education as paths to emancipation, transforming territories through the power of stories and community action. Since 1981, IBEAC has believed in the transformative role of human relations and, through community libraries, reading mediation, and cultural actions, has contributed to strengthening participatory, creative, and supportive citizenship.
In this edition of FLIV, the tribute table will take place today at 7:30 p.m., mediated by Kiara Terra and with the participation of our coordinator Bel Santos Mayer representing IBEAC.
The following will also be celebrated:
✍️ Honored authors: Blandina Franco and José Carlos Lollo
🎓 Patron of FLIV 2025: Professor Milton
In addition to the tribute, IBEAC is part of the event’s program with participation in round tables and workshops:
📅 08/10 (Sunday)
Roundtable Discussion: Access to Literature for Knowledge, Self-Knowledge, and Transformation
With Bruno Araújo, Maria Amorim, and Ketlin Santos.
📅 August 11 (Monday)
Report: The Birth of Our Community Libraries – Parelheiros (Librarians)
With Ketlin Santos and Sidineia Chagas.
📅 12/08 (Tuesday)
Workshop: Adopted Streets, Painted Streets
With Val Rocha and Sidineia Chagas.
📅 August 12 (Tuesday)
Panel: Women’s Voices: Feminism and Literature
With Bel Santos Mayer, Silvani Chagas, and Nicole Aun.
FLIV is one of the largest literary festivals in the country and brings together writers, artists, educators, and communities to celebrate the power of words and the strength of stories. Being among those honored is another milestone in the collective journey that reaffirms: the future is for everyone and is collective.
Learn more at: https://fliv.com.br/