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In early July 2026 The early‑July launch of a new literature course was launched in Brazil while and the Trofa Council in Portugal Council’s expanded its cultural programs, marking an ongoing effort to promote literary education and cultural exchange between the two countries. Later that month programme in Portugal set the stage for a busy summer of literary exchange. The Academia Teixeirense de Letras participated took part in the 24th Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty (FLIP) in Rio de Janeiro, presenting late July, showcasing works from Brazil’s Bahia region, launching Bahia, unveiling new titles, titles and honoring local writers. August 2026 saw a wave of literary and cultural festivals across Brazil. The the country. Highlights included the 23rd Feira do Livro de Igrejinha (3‑8 August) highlighted author Martha Medeiros and patron Thiago Willian Felício Lacerda. August), Maricá’s Espraiado de Portas Abertas (2 August) showcased local gastronomy, crafts and music. Paraná’s August), Sesc PR hosted the PR’s 45th Semana Literária and Feira do Livro (12‑16 August) across in 27 cities, honoring poet Adélia Prado and drawing over 100 000 attendees. São Paulo’s Festa Literária Pirata das Editoras Independentes (FLIPEI) ran 5‑9 August, featuring debates on decoloniality, racism, climate change and media independence. A report dated 29 July confirmed these August events, adding that the (5‑9 August). The Sesc PR program was programme, themed “Tudo Cabe na Palavra” Palavra,” attracted over 100 000 visitors and that the combined festivals were was expected to sell around 15 000 books. The 24th FLIP, concluded in late July, attracted about 40 000 visitors festival circuit broadened further with two major events. Curitiba’s Festival da Palavra (5‑9 August) was free, broadcast live by CBN’s Fim de Expediente and paid tribute to poet Orides Fontela. featured interviews with authors by Dan Stulbach, José Godoy and Luiz Gustavo Medina at the Teatro do Paiol. In Votuporanga, the 16th Festival Literário de Votuporanga (8‑16 August) – themed “Criadores de Futuros” – offered concerts by Frejat and Falamansa, a Turma da Mônica children’s show, and honored authors Janaina Tokitaka and Gabriel Chalita, with patron Luiz Deoclecio Massaro Galina recognized for his cultural work. Looking ahead, Maringá will hold the 13th Festa Literária Internacional de Maringá (FLIM) in October, underscoring October will continue the sustained momentum of Brazil‑Portugal literary programming throughout Brazil and the continued collaboration with Portugal. collaboration.