ENTRE CACOS, DOCES E PALAVRAS: UNIVERSO LITERÁRIO GOIANO I FEIRA LITERÁRIA DE GOIÁS

Abstract

He preface highlights that organizing a literary fair is a commitment to democratizing access to books and reading, combating cultural exclusion, and fostering the development of readers. The creation of the 1st Goiás Literary Fair (Flig) in 2024 resulted from the collaboration of the state's public higher education institutions and the dedication of a team committed to promoting literature as a tool for social transformation.

Inspired by the reflections of Ana Maria Machado, Vera Tietzmann, and Antonio Candido, the text emphasizes that literature broadens sensitivity, develops critical thinking, strengthens citizenship, and humanizes social relationships. In a context marked by the rapid flow of information and the superficiality of digital interactions, the fair represents a space of cultural resistance, encouraging reading, dialogue, and interaction among different generations.

The tribute to the writer Cora Coralina reinforces the appreciation of Goiás' cultural identity and its regional literary production. Beyond celebrating the state's literary heritage, Flig established itself as a landmark in the promotion of literary culture by bringing together writers, readers, students, and the wider community through panel discussions, workshops, roundtable conversations, storytelling sessions, and book launches.

Finally, the preface emphasizes that this book preserves the memory of Flig's first edition and reaffirms the importance of ensuring the continuity of the event as a space for learning, imagination, inclusion, and access to books. It also argues that, despite the challenges posed by the digital world, reading remains essential for fostering autonomy, reflection, citizenship, and freedom.