Children's Book Fair kicks off in Buenos Aires

STORY: Children's Book Fair kicks off in Buenos Aires DATELINE: July 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EZEQUIEL MARTINEZ, General Director of the Book Foundation in Argentina 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EZEQUIEL MARTINEZ, General Director of the Book Foundation in Argentina STORYLINE: The 30th edition of the Children's Book Fair kicked off Monday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the goal of promoting literacy in children and adolescents. The event includes a fun and instructive initiative for the winter vacation in the capital, under the organization of the Book Foundation. Young readers also have chances to speak with well-known writers, have debates and participate in the ceremony of the signing of copies during the fair. Visitors can also take part in drawing, art and painting workshops, plays and shows, storytime and music. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EZEQUIEL MARTINEZ, General Director of the Book Foundation