This initiative combines literature, cinema, training, and family leisure in a varied agenda that aims to go beyond the traditional format and attract new readers, with a special focus on children and young people.
“"We have designed a program intended for every resident of Onda to find their space, from regular readers to those approaching a book for the first time. It's about opening up culture, taking it to the streets, and turning it into an accessible, useful, and shared experience."
The program will kick off on Friday, April 10, with the screening of the film Blancanieves (2025) at La Cassola. Reading clubs will be one of the main pillars, with sessions dedicated to works such as Las gratitudes by Delphine de Vigan or Far. Gol en las estrellas by Raquel Tirado, within the Imperio Romantasy club, adapting to different reader profiles.
Additionally, Book Month includes activities for children and families, such as the storytelling session L’arbre de les sabates i altres contes màgics or a lettering workshop, fostering creativity and an interest in reading from an early age. April 23, Book Day, will be the highlight with a continuous reading at the Casa de la Cultura, open to citizen participation.
The program is complemented by cross-cutting proposals, such as activities linked to Health Week —featuring books on emotional intelligence or the presentation of La xica més valenta— and solidarity actions, such as the screening of Mamma Mia! for the benefit of a local NGO. With this initiative, the Onda City Council reinforces its commitment to an active, participatory, and accessible culture, consolidating the city's role as a promoter of reading and coexistence.
