Participation in the 43rd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (FILIJ)
The Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), through the Federal Education Authority in Mexico City (AEFCM), actively participates in the 43rd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (FILIJ) with an extensive offering of 110 activities aimed at children, adolescents, and young adults. Mario Delgado Carrillo, head of SEP, announced this involvement.
The FILIJ, taking place until November 17 at the Bosque de Chapultepec, is one of the most significant platforms where AEFCM fosters reading and cultural promotion among students in Mexico City.
FILIJ Activities and Guests
- Visitors can enjoy book presentations, workshops, talks, concerts by AEFCM’s orchestras and choirs, storytelling sessions, and various artistic and educational activities at stand 73.
- The event features over 1,600 activities with the participation of 77 publishing houses.
Promoting Reading and Values through AEFCM
During the FILIJ inauguration, Luciano Concheiro Bórquez, head of AEFCM, alongside Paco Ignacio Taibo II, director general of the Fondo de Cultura Económica (FCE), emphasized that reading is a tool for imagining and transforming the world, encouraging young people to make reading a daily, meaningful practice.
“Reading should not be an obligation but a free, enjoyable, and meaningful choice. Books don’t end when the last page is closed; they stay with us, transform us, and accompany us always,” Concheiro Bórquez said to the audience.
Third National Day for Peace and Against Addictions
The school community in Mexico City participated in the third National Day for Peace and Against Addictions at Escuela Secundaria No. 24 “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” in the Venustiano Carranza alcaldía.
Activities included artistic, cultural, sports, and pedagogical events led by AEFCM head Luciano Concheiro Bórquez and SEP’s subsecretary for Middle-Level Education, Noemí Juárez Pérez.
Importance of Humanist, Inclusive, and Community Education
Concheiro Bórquez highlighted the significance of building a humanist, inclusive, and community-oriented education system that shapes young people not only in knowledge but also in values like peace, solidarity, and reciprocity.
The National Day for Peace and Against Addictions is part of a state policy to strengthen social ties, promote healthy habits, and encourage critical reflection on the impact of addictions on individuals and communities. Through activities such as games, workshops, and artistic expressions, the initiative promotes body awareness, solidarity coexistence, and a future built on peace and collective well-being.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the event? The 43rd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (FILIJ) is an event promoting reading, literature, creativity, and arts among students in Mexico City.
- Who is involved? SEP, through AEFCM, collaborates with 77 publishing houses and offers over 1,600 activities during the FILIJ.
- What is the purpose of the National Day for Peace and Against Addictions? This initiative aims to strengthen social bonds, encourage healthy habits, and foster critical thinking about the impact of addictions on individuals and communities.
