Friday, October 13, 2023, 1–4 p.m.
Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Under the theme of "Celebrating Heritage, Language, and Culture," this free event aims to bring together individuals of all ages, including authors, writers, illustrators, designers, and the broader Philadelphia community. We want to highlight the power of sharing our stories and histories through reading. The Latin American Book Fair's mission is to contribute to education and personal growth, building on the positive impact of early reading habits. This event seeks to ignite a passion for literature across all generations because the representation of different voices in literature matters!

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Meet Our Guest Honor Country: Peru!

This year, we are delighted to showcase Peru as our guest honor country! Peru, located in South America, boasts a rich cultural heritage with Spanish as its official language. Additionally, Peru is home to at least 84 indigenous languages, such as Quechua and Aymara. During the opening reception, the community organization Peruvian Americans Together Here (PATHERE) will present an exhibition entitled "Traditional Regional Peruvian Dresses." The public will have the opportunity to explore the typical dresses from the Coast, Andean, and Jungle Regions of this beautiful country.