Renowned Authors and Journalists to Appear at Fuerteventura's 35th Book Fair

From 23 to 26 October, the Majorero Book Fair will host journalists such as Nieves Concostrina and Vicente Vallés, and writers like Isaac Rosa, Nativel Preciado, Benjamín Prado and Kiko Amat.

Main participants

Isaac Rosa, Nieves Concostrina, Vicente Vallés, Blanca Lacasa, Kiko Amat, Agustín Fernández Mallo and Nativel Preciado are among the authors taking part in the 35th edition of the Fuerteventura Book Fair, which will be held from 23 to 26 October in the Plaza of the Palace of Training and Congresses on the island.

The poet‑writer Benjamín Prado will be the official pregonero (master of ceremonies) of this edition. Prado will launch the four‑day programme of book presentations and signings. Other confirmed guests include:

• Isaac Rosa
• Nieves Concostrina
• Benjamín G. Rosado
• Kiko Amat
• María de las Nieves Pérez Cejas
• Paulina Flores
• Elena Correa
• Nativel Preciado
• Rafael Reig
• Blanca Lacasa
• Vicente Vallés
• Berna González Harbour

They will be joined by local Majorero personalities such as Marcos Hormiga, Violeta Chacón, Javier Tendero and María Aroa Suárez.

The island’s Cabildo released a detailed programme, promising a four‑day cultural festival that will bring together authors, booksellers, publishers and readers.

Literary cycle “El escritor y tú”

The “El escritor y tú” (The Writer and You) cycle returns, this time featuring Agustín Fernández Mallo, a prolific author of more than twenty works spanning novels, essays, poetry and other narrative forms. Mallo is one of the most prominent members of the so‑called Generación Nocilla.

Día de las Letras Canarias

The fair also joins the celebration of Día de las Letras Canarias, dedicated this year to Alonso Quesada. A dedicated table will host Marcos Hormiga, Beatriz Morales and Victoriano Santana, who will discuss the Majorcan writer’s oeuvre.

Official statements

Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, said: “It is an honour to present a new edition of the fair, which was created to promote reading on the island and has become a cultural reference in the Canary Islands. It gives a boost to local creation, to our authors, to bookstores and to dialogue with professionals from Fuerteventura.”

Rayco León, Councillor for Culture, added: “We will host encounters with first‑level writers, offering direct contact with readers – a key part of the magic of a book fair – and activities across different disciplines such as music, dance and poetry.”

David de Vera, Mayor of Puerto del Rosario, congratulated the Cabildo on the excellent programme and affirmed the municipality’s willingness to keep collaborating with this flagship event that has become a staple of the island’s cultural agenda.

Javier Santos, director of the Banda de la Escuela Insular de Música, will also take part in the inaugural show.

Artistic proposals: music, theatre, dance and circus

In recent years the fair has evolved into a multidisciplinary cultural festival. Highlights for this edition include:

• Concerts – Singer Muerdo will perform in the Josefina Plá tent on 24 October.
• Literary‑musical dialogue – On 23 October, singer‑songwriter Nacho Vegas and poet Rafael Espejo will discuss poetry and music in the “La obra generacional” session.
• Theatre‑poetry‑dance – The Valencian group Visitants will present “Mascletá poética”, a blend of theatre, poetry and dance, on 24 October.
• Dance – The Valencian company Marroch will stage “Rosa de Papel”, inspired by poet‑journalist Vicent Andrés Estellés. Local dancer Aarón Comino will debut his solo “No pidas sardinas fuera de temporada”, based on texts by Virginia Woolf.
• Circus‑music fusion – Galician troupe Pistacatro, together with the Banda de la Escuela Insular de Música, will present “Orquesta malabares”.
• Performance art – Barcelona’s CÍA De Tal Palo will showcase “Fisgoneo”.
• Monologue – “En mitad de tanto fuego”, inspired by Homer’s Iliad, will be performed at the Sala Sinfónica of the Palace of Training and Congresses by Rubén de Eguía (text by Alberto de Conejero).
• Closing show – Actor Pepe Viyuela and baritone Luis Santana will close the fair with “La Risa en Verso”, a recital that mixes humor with excerpts from Spain’s great literary figures.

Activities for schools and families

The fair offers a rich programme for children and families:

• Festuc Teatre (Catalonia) will stage “Bunji, la pequeña coala”.
• Lucas Escobedo (Valencia) presents “Los mañas”.
• La Canica will perform a version of “El mago de Oz”.
• From Castilla‑La Mancha, Ultramarinos de Lucas and Tumbalobos Teatro will bring “Pinocho” and “El Quijote”, respectively.
• Storytellers GemaGe, Cristina Quesada and Juan Carlos Toste will bring tales to schoolchildren, while “El tren de las Letras” returns to the capital’s streets, guiding families to the fair.

Alexis Ravelo Award

The Alexis Ravelo Award will be presented this year to the association Raíz del Pueblo in recognition of its dedication to promoting culture. The prize, created by the fair’s organisers, honours individuals and groups that work to foster books, reading and community engagement with the Fuerteventura Book Fair.

Organisation

The fair is organised by the Centro Bibliotecario Insular, under the Cultural Department of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, with collaboration from the Instituto Canario de Desarrollo Cultural of the regional government.