Spain's Culture Ministry Opens Applications for 540 Literary Encounters in Secondary Schools
Spain's Ministry of Culture has opened registration for its annual literary initiative aimed at public secondary and art schools, set to run from February 15 to June 15, 2027. The Directorate General for Books, Comics, and Reading plans to host 540 literary events, including 400 literary meetings at secondary schools, 100 celebrations for the Generation of 27, and 40 art workshops termed "Dibujantes de historias." Authors eligible to participate must reside in Spain, have a minimum of three published works, and register by the deadline of November 15, 2026. This effort is part of the "¡Leer es un derecho!" 2026-2030 reading promotion plan.
Key facts
- The programme offers 540 literary encounters in public secondary schools and art schools across Spain
- Activities run from 15 February to 15 June 2027
- The programme is organised by the Ministry of Culture through the Directorate General for Books, Comics and Reading
- 400 activities fall under 'Encuentros literarios', 100 under 'Por qué leer el 27' and 40 under 'Dibujantes de historias'
- 'Por qué leer el 27' replaces the previous classical-authors reading programme tied to the Generation of 27 centenary
- Authors must register by 15 November 2026, reside in Spain and have at least three published works
- Each author may take part in a maximum of four activities per programme
- The initiative sits within the Plan de Fomento de la Lectura ¡Leer es un derecho! 2026-2030, under its Childhood and Adolescence axis
Entities
Institutions
- Ministerio de Cultura
- Dirección General del Libro, del Cómic y de la Lectura
- Revista de Arte - Logopress
Locations
- Spain