**Authors from Baja California Shine at the Guadalajara International Book Fair**
Authors from Baja California are set to participate actively in the upcoming Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), taking place from Saturday, November 30, to Sunday, December 8, at Expo Guadalajara. The lineup includes notable figures such as poet Jorge Ortega, narrative writer Elma Correa, academic researcher Sayak Valencia, and co-director Adela Navarro.
The celebrated poet Jorge Ortega will introduce Spanish poet Ada Salas in the Poetry Hall on Sunday, December 1, at 7:00 PM. Ortega will also engage in activities like “Ecos de la FIL” at the Tonalá Norte High School on Monday, December 2, from 11:00 AM to 12:50 PM. Following that, he will share his poetic works in the Poetry Hall at 6:00 PM, introduced by poet Carmen Villoro. He will lastly participate in the dialogue session “Literature with Eggs and Machaca” on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:00 PM in Salon 4 of Expo Guadalajara.
Mexicali storyteller Elma Correa will moderate the session “Literature with Eggs and Machaca” on Tuesday, alongside Jorge Ortega, Liliana Blum, and Minerva Reynosa. She will participate in “Ecos de la FIL” at the Santa Anita Regional High School on Wednesday, December 4, at 11:00 AM. Correa will then moderate multiple sessions, including “Galas of the Pleasure of Reading” on Wednesday at 6:30 PM in Salon 3, and “Literature Between Dogs and Cats” on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 PM in Salon 2, featuring writers like Liliana Blum and Eva Mejuto. Additionally, she will attend the International Storytellers Meeting on Thursday, December 5, at 7:30 PM in Salon 3 and will introduce her new book “The Lion’s Bride” on Saturday, December 7, at 12:00 PM.
Sayak Valencia will showcase her latest work “Adrift’s Book (Indigo)”—a unique exploration of transient genders and phantom limbs—published by U-Tópicas Ediciones.
Lastly, Adela Navarro will present “Why Were They Killed?”—a piece authored with Leopoldo Maldonado, Yohali Reséndiz, and José C. Nava, highlighting the unresolved murder of journalist Francisco Javier Ortiz Franco. This exposition offers a somber reminder of the enduring impunity and silencing of critical voices in Mexico, and is set for Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM.
**Secondary Article: Growing Attention on Social Matters at FIL**
In addition to literary celebrations, the Guadalajara International Book Fair is turning into a platform for social awareness and change. This year, discussions are focusing on topics such as freedom of expression, gender identity, and the role of investigative journalism in society. These themes reflect the growing concern among literary communities about the state of societal freedoms.
At this year’s event, numerous panels will delve into the impact of literature in advocating for social justice and addressing contemporary issues. Noteworthy is the investigation titled “Why Were They Killed?”—a chilling reminder and examination of the ongoing struggles against crime impunity in Mexico. With events like this, FIL not only brings together literary minds but also serves as a springboard for discourse on pressing global matters.
As FIL continues to evolve, it remains not just a celebration of books and authors but a beacon for intellectual dialogue and societal introspection.