In Frankfurt, our stories cross borders and take the stage. With passion, creativity, and rhythm, Latin America speaks to the world.
Through the Passaporte Frankfurt program, Latin American voices are carried further: connecting emerging and established talents, building bridges across cultures, and amplifying our region’s presence at the Buchmesse.
PROFESSIONAL VOICES: TODAY’S CHORUS
Meet the bold, diverse, and connected talents shaping publishing and culture across Latin America.
Each talent brings authenticity, innovation, and vision. Together, they form a chorus that resonates far beyond our borders.
Bruno Crispim
Fiction Writer
He crafts stories where fantasy collides with raw emotion. His debut won the Prêmio UFES, Da Morte Sua became a Kindle finalist, and Kaito: Reze por uma Boa Morte reached readers with Alta Novel.
Gianni Gianni
Writer & Editor
From Recife, in Northeastern Brazil, Gianni blends editorial practice with creative writing, focusing on cultural diversity and education. She is assistant editor at Cepe Editora and co-runs Boneca Lab.
Juliana Maia
Editorial Coordinator
Educator with degrees in Chemistry and Pedagogy, Juliana combines teaching and publishing expertise. She coordinates editorial projects at Grupo Movimenta and co-authored a textbook approved by PNLD 2026.
Sandra Silvério
Audiobook Narrator & Producer
Founder of Livro Falante and pioneer of Brazil’s audiobook market since 2006, Sandra brings expertise as narrator, producer, and trainer. She develops catalogs and fosters new professionals.
Tatiany Leite
Journalist & Reading Promoter
Creator of Vá Ler um Livro, Tatiany has become an award-winning force in Brazil’s reading scene, with honors like Retratos da Leitura and Jovens Talentos 2025. She curates classic collections, sparks book clubs, and drives cultural projects.
Marcela Machado
Content & Editorial Manager
A social scientist and educator, Marcela works with active methodologies and transformative education, linking publishing and learning. She is driven by projects that change people and institutions.
Mirela Paes
Writer & Communications Consultant
For Mirela, books were never solitude but connection — from childhood book clubs with her grandparents to literary events she organized in Brazil. Author of seven books and co-founder of Lavanda Literária, with a decade of experience linking authors, agents, and publishers.
Priscilla Viotto
Executive Production Assistant
Priscilla’s path runs from the bookstore floor to the backstage of publishing. At Carlos Ruas Produções, she brings passion for detail to cultural logistics and major editorial projects.
Vítor Loscalzo
Entrepreneur & Publisher
From packing boxes to negotiating rights, Vítor has spent 15 years living every link of the publishing chain. Now he leads Primavox Produções, turning creativity into audiobooks and editorial projects.
BEYOND THE FAIR PART
Our Stand – Hall 5
More than a space, it’s a meeting point for stories, connections, and opportunities.
At the Frankfurter Buchmesse, our stand amplifies Latin American voices that resonate with the world.
PROGRAM
15 OCTOBER
16 OCTOBER
Specialized Tours
Curated visits to key areas of the fair — guided by professionals, focused on Latin America, global publishing, and innovation.
Tour: Latin America – Hall 5.0
October 15 | 12:15 – 13:45
With Marifé Boix Garcia – VP, Frankfurt Book Fair
Tour: Leading Global Publishers & Guest of Honor Country
October 16 | 9:30 – 12:30
With Talita Facchini – Specialized Journalist
Tour: Technology for the Publishing Market
October 17 | 9:30 – 12:30
With Christian Triebstein – Director of MVBs IT-Development
Meeting with Ines Roth – Marketing Director
Passaporte Frankfurt: More than a Program — A Passport to the World
An international journey designed to empower Latin American professionals through:
Learning:
Courses and prep sessions with tools to navigate the Frankfurter Buchmesse with confidence.
Mentorship:
Talks and guidance to build a strategic and global professional vision.
Stand:
A collective space to showcase Latin American creativity at the fair.
Specialized Tours:
Curated visits to key industry players and institutions.
Networking:
Join a strong, connected Latin American publishing community.
The journey doesn’t end at the fair.
Be part of a vibrant Latin American network that believes in collaboration, creativity, and global reach.
Partners & Institutional Support
- LabPub – Knowledge and innovation hub for editorial professionals.
- Frankfurter Buchmesse – The world’s largest book fair, connecting global publishing.
- MVB – Technology and data solutions that expand book visibility worldwide.
