- The literary creation workshop, within the framework of the contest “Stories of Freedom”, takes place at the IES Díaz Castro, with the participation of 16 students
- The specialist in children's and youth literature, Sonia Hermida, is in charge of imparting the session, which aims to bring the recent history of Spain closer to the new generations
- Each participant can present a story to the contest. In addition, Galician schools that present works to this contest will opt for the Democratic Seed Award
The subdelegate of the Government in Lugo, Olimpia López, attended today in the IES Díaz Castro de Guitiriz a literary creation workshop within the framework of the contest “Stories of freedom”, a contest that aims to bring the recent history of Spain closer to the new generations and promote reflection on the importance of democratic values and life in freedom through literature.
The workshop, conducted by the 4th year students of ESO, was taught by Sonia Hermida, a specialist in children’s and youth literature. The session, focused on literary creativity techniques, had an approximate duration of 100 minutes, and 16 students participated. There, the subdelegate highlighted “the importance of literature as a means to know our roots and its usefulness to coexist in society”, and thanked the predisposition of the educational center to participate in the proposal.
Boys and girls and schools will be able to participate, presenting their works, in the contest “Stories of freedom”, an action carried out under the impetus of the Government Delegation in Galicia and the Commissioner for the Celebration of the 50 years of Spain in freedom.
Juvenile literary contest "Stories of Freedom"
The initiative “Stories of Freedom” is aimed at boys and girls born between 2009 and 2011, mainly students of 4th ESO and 1st Baccalaureate. Each participant will be able to present a story to the contest. In addition, Galician schools that submit works to this contest will be eligible for the Democratic Seed Award, aimed at recognizing the involvement of schools in the proposal
There will be three prizes per province (two for students and one for schools). The bases of the contest are already available, along with more information in Portal MPT | Stories of Freedom.