Post by DutchAussie on Mar 12, 2024 9:26:58 GMT 9.5
During the pandemic, Federici felt the need to lend a hand to both booksellers and readers. Perhaps even to himself, because reading means enriching oneself and sharing the sensations one feels is "a partisan activity, it means taking a position in society". We met him and he convinced us. Massimo Federici How did the idea of “Montag, the readers' circle” develop? “The project was born on the one hand by reading and on the other by working in an association and wondering what one thing has to do with the other. Reading is essential for the growth of the individual and for the community to which he or she belongs." What is the goal? “Promote books and reading, support booksellers and local libraries, guarantee the right to read for everyone, even for those who can no longer.
The choice of the name, inspired by the protagonist of the dystopian Oman Phone Number Data novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, also depends on the desire to reach out to those who are unable to read". Social media can play a key role in building community. On April 25, right on Facebook, you launched the proposal to give life to Montag. What was the public reaction? “Reading is a solitary activity by definition, but it is highly social at the same time. Between those who read the same book a connection of feelings, of knowledge, of outlook on the world is created. In more prosaic terms, the book creates culture and creates an idem community feeling. The community is that of its readers. The reception to my proposal was interesting, the news of Montag's birth aroused curiosity.
Dozens and dozens of readers are turning to me to lend a hand and to participate in the life of the association, which was born as an initiative of Auser Cultura. Social media, especially Facebook, will be one of the places for the club's activities, even if we will favor the in-person dimension and live meetings as soon as possible." What events are scheduled? “For now we still have a generic program, but we will concretely start in June with these intentions: activate reading groups . Sharing and studying a song, a text or an author with other readers; create a small library , with quality products, which members can draw on to borrow books; deliver books to your home . For those who are in need, because they are unable to move due to illness or old age, some volunteers will lend their work by delivering books to the home; organize readings aloud . For those experiencing particular moments of discomfort, a volunteer will be able to connect online to read or tell stories; schedule meetings with the authors .