Literature festivals in Darmstadt: Discover the book scene in May!
Literature festivals in Darmstadt: Discover the book scene in May!
The world's day of the book, which looks back on a long tradition, has been celebrated on April 23 since 1995. This day is celebrated in over 100 countries and is not only a tribute to the literature, but also a celebration of copyrights. The origin lies in Catalonia, where gift away on the name day of the patron saint of St. Georg Rosen and books. April 23 is also the day of death of great writers such as William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes. In Germany, thousands of bookstores, publishers and schools take part in the celebrations. Around 1 million children receive a novel for a gift through the campaign "I give you a story", supported by organizations such as the Reading Foundation and the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandel. Other activities include readings and events in bookstores to celebrate reading and encourage children, discover books.
In April and May,in the Darmstadt-Dieburg region are numerous literary events on the program in order to appreciate the world's day of the book. Rheinmainverlag informs about a variety of events that address local authors and genres. So Tim Frühling will present his book "Come on let's hike" on May 22nd at 7 p.m. in the Museum Gruberhof in Groß-Umstadt, and Helga Ranis will read on April 26th at 11 a.m. in the world shop Babenhausen from “Easier Life with Philosophy”-admission is free.
diverse events in the region
The highlights include the book presentation by Jutta Sybille Schütz on May 9th in the Erzhausen bookstore and a criminal walk with Michael Kibler on April 26, which starts at 2 p.m. from the Art Nouveau bath Darmstadt. Participation in these cultural events is not only instructive, but also offers opportunities for exchange and encountering other literary enthusiasts.- Book events at a glance:
- Tim spring: "Come on us to hike", May 22nd, 7pm, Museum Gruberhof, admission: 16 euros.
- Helga Ranis: Reading, April 26, 11 a.m., Weltladen Babenhausen, admission: Free.
- Jutta Sybille Schütz: Book presentation, May 9, 7 p.m., Erzhausen book station, admission: Free.
- Andreas English: Reading, May 22nd, 8pm, Römerhalle Dieburg, admission: 22 euros in the VVK, 24 euros at the box office.
- Criminal walks with Michael Kibler, April 26, 2 p.m., from the Art Nouveau swimming pool Darmstadt, costs: 22 euros.
In addition, the murder menu of Martina Emmerich in the Groß-Zimmer writing workshop and the series of events "LeselStust und Kelbissen" in the Grünewalds restaurant in Otzberg will provide additional pleasure. Participation in these events offers a perfect opportunity to experience both literary and culinary joys.
Promotion of reading culture
The federal government and the book industry are intensively committed to promoting reading culture. The campaign "I give you a story" is a central part of the world's day of the book, which is primarily designed for students in grades 4 and 5. Börsenverein also reports that the bookstores cover the costs for the vouchers and paperbacks. This initiative is supplemented by a multimedia teaching material on the subject of friendship, which is based on the comic novel "Cool like Bolle".
The book world is also more alive by a live stream that will take place on May 6th, in that the authors of the comicroman have their say. It turns out that the world's day of the book is not only a celebration for literature, but also a platform to inspire younger generations for reading and to facilitate access to books.
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