To replenish the coffers of Amnesty International, a book fair is organized in Orange

Over the years, the small book fair organized by the local section of Amnesty International has grown so large that it has become the essential meeting place for small publishers and second-hand book lovers.

This year again, it's a safe bet that Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10, at the Orange municipal theater, we will be scrambling first of all to get a stand but also to wander through the aisles to find the right book. taste. “This year, the presence of 3 authors and a children's book publisher, 'Papier Coupé', is confirmed. These children's Booksindicates Pierre-Olivier Decavele, the coordinator of the Orange group, are geometry works which end with origami, that is to say the art of paper folding, which is aimed more particularly at CM.2 and sixth grade students..

Between 250 and 300 exhibitors expected

As for the why of a book fair, when there are so many and more, Pierre-Olivier Decavele is very clear: “We had to find money for Amnesty International. For years, he continues, we organized a craft fair that was far too complicated to set up and which over the years was humming so well that it was important that we renew ourselves. Based on the fact that the primary mission of our movement is to write letters to the different governments of all the countries of the world, we said to ourselves why not a book fair”.

Over the years, between 250 and 300 have come to exhibit in Orange and twice as many have roamed the rows of tables where the books are displayed. Pierre-Olivier Decavele, the coordinator of the Orange group which has 6 members, recalls that the local section is a signatory to letters concerning the Middle East conflict affecting Gaza and Lebanon, the detention of Paul Watson and many other ongoing conflicts .

Prices: 20 euros for a 2-meter table and 10 euros for an additional table to hold a stand for a day or two, tax deductible as a “Donation to charity”. Contacts to register either by email: [email protected] or by telephone: 04 90 11 01 77 or 06 14 78 74 53