The 2024 edition of the Poetry Salon at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) will showcase 26 poets from nine countries, emphasizing the importance of contemporary poetry. This annual event, established 17 years ago, aims to promote the genre and provide a platform for poets to engage directly with their audiences.
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Scheduled to run from November 30 to December 8 at Expo Guadalajara, the salon will feature readings by poets from Canada, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Syria, and Venezuela across three daily sessions.
Notable participants include Mexican poets María Baranda and Ricardo Castillo, Polish poet Tomasz Różycki, Cuban poet Legna Rodríguez Iglesias, Syrian poet Nouri Al-Jarrah, and Chilean poet Paula Ilabaca, among others. Their diverse voices and styles will enrich the program.
A highlight of this year's Poetry Salon will be a special session with Mexican author Benito Taibo, in collaboration with Grupo Planeta, scheduled for December 1 at 18:00 in room 4.
Representing Spain, the Guest of Honor, over 150 authors will also participate in various FIL activities, reflecting the strong cultural presence of the nation.
The Poetry Salon will feature both emerging talents and established poets, including Pilar Adón, Raquel Lanseros, and Manuel Vilas.
For those interested in attending the 26 sessions, registration is required via email at [email protected]. Additional information, including the full program, is available on the FIL website.
The event receives support from various cultural organizations, including the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of the Government of Chile, the Ministry of Culture of Spain, and several other institutions.