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- The Brazilian Ministry of Culture has launched a new website for its National Book and Reading Plan, aiming to promote books, reading, writing, and libraries across the nation.
- The website features an interactive data panel showcasing investments in the book and reading sector under the Aldir Blanc cultural funding plan, allowing users to track funds allocation across different states and cities.
- The National Book and Reading Plan was re-established in 2023 and involves collaboration between the Ministries of Culture and Education, as well as other relevant organizations.
- The latest iteration of the National Plan for Books and Reading (PNLL), PNLL 2026-2036, addresses contemporary changes in technology, culture, and communication, outlining strategies to expand reading access, stimulate Brazils book economy, increase book popularity, and improve access for a wider audience.
The Brazilian Ministry of Culture launched a new website for its National Book and Reading Plan on Wednesday, April 23rd. This initiative aims to promote books, reading, writing, and libraries across the nation. The website provides information on programs and tools designed to achieve these objectives, including a guide detailing the plan’s collaboration between the Ministries of Culture and Education. Visitors can explore sections on policies, laws, guides, councils, and frequently asked questions to learn more about Brazil’s literary landscape.
The new website features an interactive data panel in BI format, showcasing investments in the book and reading sector under the Aldir Blanc cultural funding plan. This panel allows users to track how funds are allocated across different states and cities, detailing recipients, expenditure amounts, and the types of programs funded. Andressa Marques, head of the National Book and Reading Plan, stated that this tool is intended to increase the visibility of public policies at the local level and encourage managers to allocate more Aldir Blanc funds to book and reading initiatives. The data panel currently reflects the first funding round, where approximately R$67.5 million was distributed to book and reading projects in states and their capitals. Through this tool, users can identify projects such as literary fair support, cultural circuit enhancements, aid for independent publishers, programs for underserved communities, and reading incentive plans.
The National Book and Reading Plan was re-established in 2023 after a hiatus since 2016, with the Ministry of Culture prioritizing its development. The renewed plan involves collaboration not only between the Ministries of Culture (Minc) and Education (MEC) but also with other relevant organizations. According to Fabiano Piuba, Secretary for Artistic Formation and Culture, Books and Reading at the Ministry of Culture, the National Policy on Reading and Writing was officially established in December 2024 with the signing of Decree Law No. 12,166 by President Lula, Minister Margareth Menezes, and then-Minister Camilo Santana. This led to an intensive period for both ministries to formulate the new National Plan for Books and Reading, setting a ten-year agenda. Piuba emphasized that the plan’s development prioritizes broad participation and aims to ensure transparency and effective management through the new platform.
New National Reading Plan 2026-2036: Embracing Change & Empowering Readers through Collaborative Efforts
The creation of the plan involved extensive public consultation, including seminars, participation in fairs, biennials, and literary festivals, to discuss objectives and gather input. The National Plan for Books and Reading (PNLL) now has its own interactive webpage, offering accessible information on policies supporting the book sector, along with tools for data tracking and policy development. The initiative ultimately aims to foster a nation of critically and creatively thinking readers. The PNLL represents a significant national effort to promote a culture of reading in Brazil. The latest iteration, PNLL 2026-2036, addresses contemporary changes in technology, culture, and communication. It outlines strategies for expanding reading access, stimulating Brazil’s book economy, increasing the popularity of books, and improving access for a wider audience, all through collaborative efforts. The Ministry of Culture’s newly launched PNLL webpage facilitates public access to information on policies, programs, laws, guides, councils, FAQs, and the allocation of Aldir Blanc cultural funding.
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