In its fifth edition, the Chania Book Festival (CBF) launches an educational program titled "Bibliomachies" (Book Battles). The program is organized by the Municipality of Chania in collaboration with the Region of Crete, with the participation of school units from the Chania Prefecture and the approval of the Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education of Chania. The program is implemented with the support of the Inter-municipal Solid Waste Management Enterprise [DEDISA S.A. (OTA)].
From February to March 2026, seven Greek creators are conducting workshops in nine Primary and Secondary schools. Utilizing tools from various fields of arts and letters—creative writing, theater, poetry, history, visual arts, storytelling, music, dance, comics, new technologies, etc.—the program aims to promote reading appreciation (philagnosia) through a creative approach to Greek and world literature, aligned with the central theme of the 5th CBF.
In addition to their physical presence, the seven creators collaborate remotely with school teachers and the Festival’s working group, from the beginning of 2026 until the realization of the conference.
BIBLIOMACHIES (Book Battles)
Director: Manolis Pimblis
Educational Program Design & Organization: Pavlina Marvin
Educational Program Design &
Organization Consultant: Kyriaki Beioylou
Coordination Assistant: Zoi Georgoula
Hospitality Organization: Athina Charitaki, Go Pro Events
We would like to thank the Association of Philologists of Chania Prefecture for their contribution to the preparation of the program.
Special thanks also to Anna Nebavlaki, Special Advisor to the Mayor of Chania on Education issues, and Antonis Athanasakis, educator, for their collaboration with the CBF project team on matters regarding Primary and Secondary Education, respectively.
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