Djamila Ribeiro will be one of the guests at the 24th Sal\u00e3o do Livro do Piau\u00ed (Piau\u00ed Book Fair), which takes place from June 5 to 14, 2026, at Espa\u00e7o Rosa dos Ventos, at the Federal University of Piau\u00ed, in Teresina. The philosopher, writer and professor is among the confirmed names for the Semin\u00e1rio L\u00edngua Viva (Living Language Seminar), part of the SaLiPi 2026 program.<\/p>\n
The event celebrates more than two decades of history as one of the country\u2019s largest and longest-running stages for cultural vitality. Djamila\u2019s presence reinforces debate as a space for critical education. Author of Lugar de Fala<\/em> (Speaking from Place<\/em>), Quem Tem Medo do Feminismo Negro?<\/em> (Who\u2019s Afraid of Black Feminism?<\/em>) and Pequeno Manual Antirracista<\/em> (A Short Anti-Racist Handbook<\/em>), 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\u2019s participation strengthens the event\u2019s commitment to \u201cdiversity, knowledge and dialogues that transform realities.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDjamila Ribeiro\u2019s presence at the Sal\u00e3o do Livro do Piau\u00ed 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Held since 2003 by Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Quixote (Quixote Foundation), SaLiPi has established itself over the years as one of the leading literary and cultural gatherings in Brazil\u2019s Northeast. The organization presents the Book Fair as an initiative dedicated to the defense of books, reading and cultural democratization in Piau\u00ed.<\/p>\n More than a book fair, SaLiPi brings together literature, theater, dance, music, cinema, visual arts, reader development, workshops, children\u2019s programming and public debates. Over ten days of programming, the event is expected to energize the state\u2019s literary and cultural scene, stimulate the book market and attract an estimated audience of more than 200,000 people.<\/p>\n At SaLiPi, Djamila joins names from literature and contemporary thought such as Itamar Vieira J\u00fanior, Martha Medeiros, Jeferson Ten\u00f3rio, Aline Bei, B\u00e1rbara Carine, Socorro Acioli and Raphael Montes. The presence of the author of Lugar de Fala<\/em> also reaffirms the role of literary fairs as instruments of memory, listening and social transformation.<\/p>\n What to find at SaLiPi 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge and Debate:<\/strong> Semin\u00e1rio L\u00edngua Viva (Living Language Seminar), Esta\u00e7\u00e3o Letras e Express\u00f5es (Letters and Expressions Station), as well as workshops and the Imers\u00e3o ENEM (ENEM Immersion).<\/p>\n Art and Performance:<\/strong> Palco de M\u00fasica Marcus Peixoto (Marcus Peixoto Music Stage), Palco de Dan\u00e7a Hely Batista (Hely Batista Dance Stage), Arena Cordel (Cordel Arena) and Galeria Afr\u00e2nio Castelo Branco (Afr\u00e2nio Castelo Branco Gallery).<\/p>\n Reader Development:<\/strong> Espa\u00e7o Crian\u00e7a Liz Medeiros (Liz Medeiros Children\u2019s Space), Arena Salipinho and the Concurso Jovens Escritores (Young Writers Contest).<\/p>\n Gathering Spaces:<\/strong> Pra\u00e7a e Caf\u00e9 Escritor Assis Brasil (Assis Brasil Writers\u2019 Square and Caf\u00e9) and food court.<\/p>\n Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n Event:<\/strong> 24th Sal\u00e3o do Livro do Piau\u00ed (SaLiPi 2026) *Translated by AI<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Date:<\/strong> June 5 to 14, 2026
Venue:<\/strong> Espa\u00e7o Rosa dos Ventos \u2013 UFPI, Teresina, Piau\u00ed
Free admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n