Socorro Acioli closes the 28th Pan-Amazonian Book Fair and Multivoices with a packed arena and a debate on ancestry
Cearense author participated in a chat and book signing, moving the audience on the last day of the program
With a program marked by emotion, reflections, and a strong presence of the public, writer Socorro Acioli closed the 28th Pan-Amazonian Book Fair and Multivoices in Belém this Saturday (22). On the stage of the Multivoices Arena, alongside professor and storyteller Janete Borges, the author participated in a chat about ancestry – the central theme of her work – followed by a popular book signing session at the Author's Point.
This was Socorro Acioli's first time participating in the Pan-Amazonian Fair, and the presence of the cearense writer, one of the most anticipated of this edition, attracted a loyal and engaged audience. The conversation was marked by an affectionate exchange with readers, who filled the space to hear the author's experiences and learn more about the behind-the-scenes of her books, especially the novels “A Cabeça do Santo” and “Oração para Desaparecer,” which were highlights in sales during the seven days of the event.
Female voices and ancestral affections
The chat began with Janete Borges reading the “prayer” that opens the novel Oração para Desaparecer, creating an atmosphere of listening and connection. A professor and founder of the group Chamando Contadoras de Histórias, Janete shared her personal relationship with ancestry, inspired by indigenous, African, and Brazilian narratives. “My ancestry is what guides me. I only understood this as an adult, studying these cultures and listening to the stories that shaped my path,” she said.
In her speech, Socorro Acioli also highlighted the importance of female ancestry in her literary journey. “My greatest source of inspiration was my grandmother and the women in my family. It is for them that I write,” she revealed. The author also commented on the creative process of her new work, which will feature characters inspired by the travels she has made across Brazil. “I am sure that the next books will carry the marks of the places I have been,” she stated.
Moved readers and book signing
After the chat, the audience formed a long line to secure the author's autograph. Portuguese Language teacher João Xavier was one of the first to arrive. “I received A Cabeça do Santo as a birthday gift two years ago. I was moved by the reading, used the book in the classroom, and today I fulfilled my dream of meeting the author. The work touched me deeply,” he shared.
With this affectionate meeting between the author and readers, the 28th edition of the Pan-Amazonian Book Fair and Multivoices concluded with a celebration of literature, the diversity of voices, and the power of Amazonian and Brazilian narratives.
Text: Juliana Amaral/Secult
