Program brings together students, educators, and the community for a morning of art, rediscovering values, and connecting with nature.

In celebration of World Poetry Day, the Professor Arlindo Corrêa da Silva Library, at the Ramacrisna Institute, is hosting the event “Poetry in the Park: Between Leaves and Verses” on March 20th. The initiative brings together students, educators, families, and the community for a morning dedicated to valuing literature, art, and emotional connections.

The program runs from 9:00 AM to 10:40 AM and will include a poetry recital, musical performances, reading under a tree – where the “Reading Suitcase,” a mobile bookshelf made of durable fabric with transparent pockets displaying book covers and stimulating children’s curiosity, will be on display with various books – and a special exhibition of works developed by students from the Ramacrisna Educational Support Center (CAER), presented in the style of cordel literature. The event also includes a literary gathering with original works by the students, as well as musical performances.

According to librarian Diná de Alcântara, responsible for leading the activities with the students, the project goes beyond artistic production. “The choice of repertoire stems from a greater purpose: the need to talk about essential affective values. Not as something distant, but as an experience, something that is felt, shared, and built together,” she emphasizes.

Diná explains that the work is developed in meetings at the library and in the music workshop, integrating the cultural and human development of the participants. “Poetry allows students to express feelings, reflect on the world, and strengthen values ​​such as friendship, respect, care for nature, and love for others. It is a very rich process that involves listening, creation, and exchange,” she affirms.

Another important aspect of the event is the open invitation to families and the community. “The presence of families is fundamental. It is an opportunity to share this moment with their children, value what they produce, and strengthen family ties. When the family participates, the learning gains even more meaning,” the librarian concludes.

For the vice-president of the Ramacrisna Institute, Solange Bottaro, the celebration of Poetry Day reinforces the institution’s role in the holistic education of its students. “Poetry is a powerful tool for expression and transformation. And this is a legacy left by our founder that we are committed to maintaining; it’s no coincidence that our library bears his name,” she emphasizes.

She also highlights the importance of community involvement in the institution’s activities. “When we open our doors to families and the community, we strengthen our mission and create a more welcoming and participatory environment. This exchange is essential for the growth of our students and for the social impact we seek to generate daily,” she affirms.