The Insular Directorate of the General State Administration (AGE) in Lanzarote has commemorated Book Day with a day focused on the transformative value of literature in the social, educational and emotional spheres. The event gathered institutional representatives, social collectives, the educational community and citizenry in the Sociedad Democracia.
One of the main moments was the tribute to Lorena Curbelo, writer and physiotherapist, recognized for her project “Educating for Health through the Magic of Stories” and “Stories with Soul”. This initiative promotes awareness about physical and mental health in childhood and adolescence through literature, combining culture and well-being in an innovative way.
The day continued with the round table “The Power of Literature from the Margins”, in which Miguel Martí, Fabio Carreiro, Yolanda Ruano and Curbelo herself participated. The meeting focused on the visibility of traditionally less represented groups, such as migrant people, the LGTBIQ+ collective and women.
The event had a wide participation of students from IES Las Salinas, IES Agustín Espinosa and IES Altavista, reflecting the interest of the educational community in this type of cultural initiatives.
The program was completed with the shared reading “The words that unite us”, held at the headquarters of the Island Directorate, with the participation of institutional representatives, journalism professionals and people linked to the cultural sphere.
The Island Director of the General State Administration in Lanzarote, Pedro Viera, highlighted the Administration's commitment to culture as a tool to foster critical thinking, inclusion, and empathy. Likewise, he underlined the value of projects like Lorena Curbelo's to promote the emotional well-being of young people and build a more conscious and supportive society.
The high participation highlights the relevance of these meetings to strengthen community ties and promote equal access to culture. With this initiative, the Insular Directorate reaffirms its commitment to reading, cultural diversity, and the consolidation of Book Day as a key event in Lanzarote's cultural agenda.