Writers / Speakers

Book Festivals in the Modern World
Discussion on the challenges, the impact of international book festivals and their networking, will be held by: Adriana Martinez from Colombia, director of the LEA Festival; Claudia Neira from Nicaragua, director of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival; Pilar Reyes, literary director of Penguin Random House; Mexican author and essayist Jorge Volpi; Spanish journalist Juan Cruz Ruíz, founding member of El Pais newspaper, author, and literary critic; and Manolis Pimplis, Chania Book Festival director.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Hiding places of self-esteem
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 5-12, each lasting thirty minutes, which will run simultaneously in three locations of the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture. Curated by the teacher, collaborator of the Mayor of Chania on education issues and author Anna Nempavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino”/“Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) and by local artists and scientists, and others, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so that all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Delightful activity” (Athina Ntoulia, Education Advisor of the 1st Unit of Chania), 2nd Workshop: “A couple of words from Anna”, Anna Nempavlaki), 3rd Workshop: “Every work is a story” (Kosmas Lilikakis, artist).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

The dynamics and the drama of the modern family
The Spanish poet and novelist Sara Mesa (“La familia” / “The Family”) talks with the Mexican novelist Guadalupe Nettel (“La hija única” / “The Only Daughter”) and the Spanish director of the Cervantes Institute in Athens, Pilar Tena. Moderated by Adriana Martinez, director of the LEA Festival.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival / Ikaros Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Dika mas paidia” (“Our children”) by Sofia Nikolaidou
Author Sofia Nikolaidou talks to journalist Mikela Chartoulari about her new novel, a story about a rap band, about dreams that take revenge, about children saved by music.

Co-organized by Metaixmio Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Two Faces of Crete
On one hand, the urbanized, cosmopolitan life, and on the other, the evident and underground power of the “roots”, the violence of desolation. Authors Iakovos Anyfantakis and Giannis Nikoloudis discuss the two different Cretan worlds presented in their novels “Radiokasetofono” (“Radio Cassette Player”) and “Adeios topos” (“Empty Place”).

Co-organized by Patakis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Milan Kundera : Écrire, quelle drôle d’idée !” / “Milan Kundera: Writing, What a Strange Idea!” by Florence Noiville
French journalist, head of foreign literature in the book section of the French newspaper Le Monde, and author Florence Noiville converses with publisher Eva Karaitidi about her new book. Moderated by Tina Mandilara, journalist.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hestia Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Hiding places of self-esteem
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 5-12, each lasting thirty minutes, which will run simultaneously in three locations of the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture. Curated by the teacher, collaborator of the Mayor of Chania on education issues and author Anna Nempavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino”/“Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) and by local artists and scientists, and others, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so that all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Delightful activity” (Athina Ntoulia, Education Advisor of the 1st Unit of Chania), 2nd Workshop: “A couple of words from Anna”, Anna Nempavlaki), 3rd Workshop: “Every work is a story” (Kosmas Lilikakis, artist).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024