January 7th, Reader's Day
January 7th, Reader's Day, honors those passionate about literature and highlights the importance of reading for intellectual and social development.
The origin of Reader's Day dates back to 1928, when the newspaper “O Povo”, founded in Fortaleza by the poet and journalist Demócrito Rocha, began its publications. The date also marks the creation of the literary supplement Maracajá, launched by Rocha in 1929, which became an important vehicle for promoting the modernist movement in Ceará, hosting poets and intellectuals such as Rachel de Queiroz and Antônio Filgueiras Lima.
The objective of the date is to encourage the habit of reading, whether of books, newspapers or digital platforms, in addition to reflecting on its essential role in education and well-being, especially as a therapeutic tool.
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