Djamila Ribeiro brings debate on literature, education and democracy to SaLiPi 2026

Djamila Ribeiro will be one of the guests at the 24th Salão do Livro do Piauí (Piauí Book Fair), which takes place from June 5 to 14, 2026, at Espaço Rosa dos Ventos, at the Federal University of Piauí, in Teresina. The philosopher, writer and professor is among the confirmed names for the Seminário Língua Viva (Living Language Seminar), part of the SaLiPi 2026 program.

The event celebrates more than two decades of history as one of the country’s largest and longest-running stages for cultural vitality. Djamila’s presence reinforces debate as a space for critical education. Author of Lugar de Fala (Speaking from Place), Quem Tem Medo do Feminismo Negro? (Who’s Afraid of Black Feminism?) and Pequeno Manual Antirracista (A Short Anti-Racist Handbook), the MIT visiting professor occupies a central place in discussions on race, gender, human rights and education in contemporary Brazil. In its promotional material, the Book Fair states that Djamila’s participation strengthens the event’s commitment to “diversity, knowledge and dialogues that transform realities.”

“Djamila Ribeiro’s presence at the Salão do Livro do Piauí not only elevates the event, but also reinforces our commitment to diversity, the plurality of voices and the strengthening of critical thinking through literature and education.”

Held since 2003 by Fundação Quixote (Quixote Foundation), SaLiPi has established itself over the years as one of the leading literary and cultural gatherings in Brazil’s Northeast. The organization presents the Book Fair as an initiative dedicated to the defense of books, reading and cultural democratization in Piauí.

More than a book fair, SaLiPi brings together literature, theater, dance, music, cinema, visual arts, reader development, workshops, children’s programming and public debates. Over ten days of programming, the event is expected to energize the state’s literary and cultural scene, stimulate the book market and attract an estimated audience of more than 200,000 people.

At SaLiPi, Djamila joins names from literature and contemporary thought such as Itamar Vieira Júnior, Martha Medeiros, Jeferson Tenório, Aline Bei, Bárbara Carine, Socorro Acioli and Raphael Montes. The presence of the author of Lugar de Fala also reaffirms the role of literary fairs as instruments of memory, listening and social transformation.

What to find at SaLiPi 2026:

Knowledge and Debate: Seminário Língua Viva (Living Language Seminar), Estação Letras e Expressões (Letters and Expressions Station), as well as workshops and the Imersão ENEM (ENEM Immersion).

Art and Performance: Palco de Música Marcus Peixoto (Marcus Peixoto Music Stage), Palco de Dança Hely Batista (Hely Batista Dance Stage), Arena Cordel (Cordel Arena) and Galeria Afrânio Castelo Branco (Afrânio Castelo Branco Gallery).

Reader Development: Espaço Criança Liz Medeiros (Liz Medeiros Children’s Space), Arena Salipinho and the Concurso Jovens Escritores (Young Writers Contest).

Gathering Spaces: Praça e Café Escritor Assis Brasil (Assis Brasil Writers’ Square and Café) and food court.

Service:

Event: 24th Salão do Livro do Piauí (SaLiPi 2026)
Date: June 5 to 14, 2026
Venue: Espaço Rosa dos Ventos – UFPI, Teresina, Piauí
Free admission.

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