The 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! MEXICO 2024 is an initiative by the organization Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C. aimed at promoting reading, access to various forms of art, and unleashing the benefits of literature, as well as fostering the awareness that art brings in favor of individuals, communities, and peoples.
- The 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! MEXICO 2024 is an initiative by the organization Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C. aimed at promoting reading, access to various forms of art, and unleashing the benefits of literature, as well as fostering the awareness that art brings in favor of individuals, communities, and peoples.
- “With this celebration of literature, we will honor cultural diversity and seek to foster high values of equality, respect, and human dignity, as well as inclusion and equal access to opportunities as fundamental pillars for building more just and equitable societies,” she emphasized.
- It will be a unique opportunity to connect, inspire, and expand your reach as a writer, allowing your works to transcend beyond the borders of your country.”
A space for encounter, dialogue, and reflection for lovers of literature, knowledge, and the arts will open with the 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! Mexico 2024, taking place from July 12 to 23. It will feature significant participation from authors from Mexico and around the world, broadcast live via Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C. through a remote signal on the institution’s Facebook page.
“The 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! 2024, the first of its kind in Mexico and North America, organized by the Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C. Association, after nearly 18 years of human rights activism and education, we are aiming high by promoting causes, driving knowledge, and seeking to bring about change through culture, art, and books. We are leveraging digital technologies to give them a social and human purpose. That’s why we’ve made this an open, inclusive, human-centered, and globally minded call,” said Dr. H.C. Claudia Heredia, President of Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C. and General Director and Promoter of the 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! 2024.
“With this celebration of literature, we will honor cultural diversity and seek to foster high values of equality, respect, and human dignity, as well as inclusion and equal access to opportunities as fundamental pillars for building more just and equitable societies,” she emphasized.
“The fact that María Eugenia Pérez, writer and author of *A Latina in New York* and *María, the Woman Who Overcame Her Fears with God’s Help*, as well as a speaker who has traveled the world promoting art and culture, is an honor for the VIVE MEJOR CIUDADANO GLOBAL Organization. After nearly 18 years of human rights and education activism, having her co-direct the 1st INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR ¡VIVE! 2024 is especially meaningful because María Eugenia is also a strong advocate for migrants’ rights—one of the causes our association has championed. That’s why we believe this partnership is powerful,” said Dr. Heredia, who also holds two honorary doctorates.
For her part, María Eugenia Pérez publicly expressed her gratitude for being invited to this unprecedented international event, encouraging the public to follow it and adding:
“I am thrilled to be part of this 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! MÉXICO 2024 as one of its Ambassadors. It will be a grand event, I’m sure. So, if you are a writer, artist, coach, or a professional passionate about your work, this is your chance to shine on the world stage.
I, María Eugenia, invite you to participate in this wonderful event that will bring together writers, authors, and artists from around the world, taking place from July 12 to 23.
It will be a unique opportunity to connect, inspire, and expand your reach as a writer, allowing your works to transcend beyond the borders of your country.”
“I hope no one misses this valuable opportunity to be part of our 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! MÉXICO 2024, where I have the honor of serving as Cultural Ambassador. I am convinced it will make a difference in the career of every author, writer, or artist. So let’s go together—we look forward to sharing this unique experience with you!
It is worth noting that this grand event is backed by a strong collaborative effort led by Dr. Claudia Heredia, along with the partnership established with the Cultural Ambassadors affiliated with Vive Mejor Ciudadano A.C., including Mtra. Virginia Van Der Dijis Courbenas (Barcelona, Spain), Mtra. Magaly Díaz Barrios (Bogotá, Colombia), Mtra. María Eugenia Pérez (Miami, Florida, United States), Mtra. Marina Hernández del Valle (Guárico, Venezuela), Mtra. Diana Emilce Zamora Machado (Atlanta, Georgia, United States), Alba Herrera Chavira (San Luis Potosí, Mexico), and Mtra. Carol Correa Garrido (Chile).
So far, participants from nearly 30 countries are involved, including Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, as well as the United States and Spain—with Mexico, of course, as the epicenter of the 1st International Book Fair ¡VIVE! 2024.
This international virtual forum brings together writers and artists from various disciplines to enrich collective thought and creative ingenuity among authors, artists, cultural agents, leaders in cultural promotion, art advocates, and anyone interested in being part of this cultural “movement” in support of noble causes for humanity.
Finally, we announce that registration for exhibitors—writers and artists—remains open. Proposals can be sent to the institutional email: vivemejor.ciudadano.25@gmail.com or by phone at: +52 812 412 72 28
