This initiative, set to begin on April 23, involves the release of over 200 books across the island's fourteen municipalities. The area's councilor, Ángeles Fernández, emphasized that the primary goal of the 'Violet Mailbox' is to reaffirm equality and ensure universal access to culture.
“"This not only provides a focus for women writers but also transforms La Palma into a space where literature finds a place in every corner of the island."
The project encourages public participation, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to enrich local values and culture. The Team for the Prevention and Integral Protection of Victims of Gender Violence was responsible for distributing the works in free-access mailboxes, easily identifiable by their distinctive violet color.
These mailboxes house a carefully curated bibliographic selection, ranging from children's to adult literature. The 'Violet Mailbox' operates on shared responsibility and a love for reading: users can take a book without prior registration, and once finished, they should return it for others to enjoy.
The selection includes essential titles such as We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, and Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. It also proposes a necessary re-examination of Art History from a gender perspective with La mirada inquieta by Eugenia Tenenbaum.
Canarian talent also features prominently, with works like Niñas Sucias by Elena Correa and Supersaurio by Meryem El Mehdati. Additionally, titles promoting empowerment for new generations, such as Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls or Las aventuras de Daniela Pirata, have been included.
