Madrid Book Fair Recognizes Migrant Literature as Refuge from Border Aggression
At the Madrid Book Fair, stories written by migrants have been recognized in a call organized by the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR). Among the participants is Hanna Babylko, a 25-year-old Ukrainian who arrived in Spain in 2024 after fleeing the Russian invasion. She now lives in Tenerife, separated from her family. Babylko found solace in writing despite initially struggling with the language. The initiative highlights literature as a refuge against the aggressiveness of borders.
Key facts
- Madrid Book Fair recognized migrant-written stories.
- Call organized by Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR).
- Hanna Babylko, 25, from Ukraine, participated.
- Babylko arrived in Spain in 2024 after Russian invasion.
- She resides in Tenerife, separated from family.
- Writing served as emotional support.
- Initiative emphasizes literature as refuge from border aggression.
Entities
Artists
- Hanna Babylko
Institutions
- Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado (CEAR)
- Feria del Libro de Madrid
- elDiario.es
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Tenerife
- Ukraine