Campus Book and Language Week, an invitation to let yourself be carried away by literature, theater, film and radio.
Coinciding with the commemoration of Book Day, the Gandia Campus of the Polytechnic University of Valencia was once again transformed into a space where hundreds of stories converge: some written, others taken to the big screen or reinterpreted on stage and many more shared through the magic of radio.
During Book and Language Week, the university campus hosted a series of open activities in which the book was the main protagonist. Among the proposals were Film readings an exhibition organized by the Library that brought together a careful selection of books and graphic novels adapted to film, available in the UPV Libraries in both paper and film format. Titles such as High fidelity, Dune, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Lord of the Rings, Call me by name or A prodigious mind are part of this exhibition which, as the library’s blog points out, constitutes “a special collection of international award-winning works that demonstrate that, often, a great book is, in fact, the best screenplay”.
The agenda also included a round table on the creation of content in Valencian, “focused on promoting the use and dissemination of the language in digital and cultural environments”. Presented and moderated by campus professor Raúl Terol, participants included Cristian H. Llorens author of the publication Valencianitat for the curious and of Ana Gisbert both presenters of the podcastThe dolcet pal cafè and alumni of the campus. “If you make good content, which also contributes, people react positively,” said Llorens.
In addition, the following were presented Create, dream, dare. How to awaken your creativity. This book is defined as “a tribute to the power of audiovisuals as an educational tool, but also an invitation to continue creating, exploring and believing in the transforming power of ideas”. During the event, the winning short films from different editions of the eMove International Festival were screened: a school and university contest that aims to “promote education in values, stimulate a love for the visual arts among students and reward creativity”.
Theater, radio and cinema
During the day dedicated to books, the campus Agora was transformed into a large stage. The person in charge of the staging was Polymono a campus student theatre group, which invited the audience to rediscover the power of the shared word with a performance of The dead poets club. “We are excited to have shared it with you and for the courage of the public that has dared to recite poems with us,” they said.
In addition, the group participated in the recording of the special Tsundoku, a podcast dedicated to literature in which he also played an important role BiblioClub EPSG. Open to the entire university community, BiblioClub seeks to “promote reading and share literary experiences,” explained Josep Llácer. Its activity was especially visible on Book Day and brought stories and anecdotes to the public, thanks to Celia Marín, presenter of the podcast, on a day that was especially significant for lovers of reading.
In this collective tribute to books, EPSG CineClub contributed with the programming of a special cycle dedicated to literary adaptations, with screenings throughout the month of April.
Likewise, the Language Promotion Department and the campus library organized a solidarity book fair an initiative that combined culture and social commitment.
Overall, the Book and Language Week consolidated its role as an important cultural event on the Gandia Campus of the UPV, promoting student participation and reinforcing the value of literature, audiovisuals and the Valencian language within university life.