Torre Annunziata, “Writer’s Week” is back

“Writer's Week”, an important initiative in our territory that  will be officially inaugurated on June 3rd, returns for its fourth edition with an even richer and more engaging program.

At the helm of this important literary review are Fabio Cannavale and Rosaria Vitulano, owners of the Libreria Libertà in Torre Annunziata and tireless promoters of culture, who in collaboration with the Centro Studi Michele Prisco, give life to a solid synergy destined to further strengthen the local cultural scene.

During the press conference on May 20, introduced by journalist Maria Pia Nocerino at the Libreria Libertà, the promoters of the event expressed great satisfaction with the evolution of this important project.

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Since its first edition, Writer's Week has progressively broadened its horizons, going beyond the boundaries of literature to embrace other forms of art and expression.

A cultural enrichment that continues to stimulate their commitment, strengthened by the support of a reference institution such as the Centro Studi Michele Prisco. Thanks to this cooperation, the artistic proposal expands and manages to involve an increasingly wider and more diverse audience.

In his speech at the press conference, Fabio Cannavale underlined the importance of the sponsors' contribution, recognizing their sensitivity towards the value of the initiative. Thanking them for their support, he reminded that anyone can support this ambitious project aimed at strengthening the cultural identity of the territory.

A voluntary donation intended for the  literary review now imminent, represents a concrete gesture to continue to cultivate and spread culture.

The meeting on May 20 was also attended by Dr. Marco Bisogno, vice president of the association Kest'Art, a cultural organization committed to spreading interest in art, and the Councilor for Culture, Lina Nappo, who expressed her sincere appreciation for the initiative, recognizing its decisive role in enhancing the city of Torre Annunziata.

Everything is ready for Writer's Week. On June 3, a gala evening will officially inaugurate the event, welcoming participants by invitation to the historic former Voiello residence, an elegant XNUMXth-century building.

In the following days the event will continue with a series of meetings, events and workshops open to the public, ensuring full enjoyment of the event and offering an engaging and accessible experience for all.

Below we publish the detailed program of the festival, full of events designed to offer an authentic and immersive cultural experience.

Program

DAY 1:  Gala evening – The Sleeping Province (by invitation only)

• Data: Tuesday 3 June at 19,30 pm
• Location: Villa Astrea (Historic Villa from the 800th century (former residence of the Voiello family) -  Maresca Street 24 – Annunziata Tower
• Activities: special event dedicated to Michele Prisco, during the meeting his book will be presented “The Sleeping Province”, a work that captures the essence of local realities and the challenges of modernity. To revive the memory of his important cultural contribution, a petition will be launched to request the reprint of the work, so as to make it accessible to readers again. Moderated by Aldo Avvisati, lawyer, as well as expert in law and management of the non-hotel sector, co-founder of the Ospitalità Diffusa network  AreV-od
• Guests of the Evening
  • Michele Prisco Study Center with Caterina Prisco President of the Association and Annella Prisco author of “we, the secret” Guide and.
  • Dr. Antonio Cirillo, former Magistrate and former President of the Lagonegro Court, writer, journalist and winner of the Oplonti d'argento Opera Prima award, Author of “The Scandalous Margot” The notebook and.
  • Dr. Francesco Sielo, researcher of contemporary Italian literature at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli and author of “Realism and Visionary. Naples in Twentieth-Century Italian Literature” Bolzoni and. .
• Musical entertainment: Stabia Chorus

DAY II: Naples and Neapolitanity

• Data: Wednesday 4th June 19,00
• Location: Magmare  -  Oplontis seafront  – Annunziata Tower
• Activities: An event led by students from the De Chirico, Pitagora – Croce and Nobel high schools who will converse with 6 Neapolitan writers.
• Guests of the Evening
  • Ciro Pellegrino, chief news editor Naples Fanpage.it, lecturer at the Master in Journalism at the LUMSA University of Rome. Author of “If I could, I would give you Naples. Five itineraries among people, stories and streets” Rizzoli ed.
  • Maximilian Virgil, writer and journalist collaborates with Corriere del Mezzogiorno and Corriere della sera, with Rai Radio 3, Teacher of creative writing at the Holden school and of screenwriting at the Pigrecoemme School of Cinema. Author of “Lights on the City. An Investigation for Matilde Serao” Feltrinelli ed.
  • Sabrina Efionayi, very young Neapolitan author. Author of "Our father" Feltrinelli ed.
  • Antonio Menna writer and journalist, he collaborates with Il Mattino and radio CRC. Author of “If Steve Jobs was born in Naples” Marotta & Cafiero ed.
  • Marco Zurzolo, composer and saxophonist from Naples. Author of “Dint” or dark. In Naples the sun was spoiled" Coppola and.
  • Pasquale Federico, former Professor at the University of Naples, former head of Medicine and Medical Angiology, scholar of the History of Naples + AA.VV. Author of “Neapolitanity” Giuseppe de Nicola and.

DAY III: Happy Birthday PIMPA  Noir in the SOUTH

• Data: Thursday 5th June
• Location: Freedom Library
• Programme:
  • Afternoon 16,30pm
    • ActivitiesPimpa turns 50 and together with the children we celebrate this great event: “Happy Birthday Pimpa” with workshops for children
    • Guests: Teacher Anna, Michael Casella Author of Children's Books and author of the texts of “Pimpa goes to Naples” e Liliana Peluso, director of the nursery school “The Sun” of Boscotrecase.
  • Evening 19,30pm
    • Activities: Noir in the South meeting debate between the new authors of the investigative genre curated by Giancarlo Piacci author of “Our Lady of Lightning” Salani and.
    • Guests:
      • Barbara Perna, judge at the Court of Rome. Author of “If you don't laugh anymore” Bompiani ed.
      • Serena Venditto, works at the MANN, collaborates with Homo Scrivens as editor and director of the series dedicated to crime fiction. Author of “Seven Lives Like Books. An Investigation for Four Roommates and a Cat” Mondadori ed.
      • Massimiliano Amatucci, lawyer and writer from Oplonti by adoption. Author of “The Flight of the Angel” Giuseppe de Nicola and.DAY IV:  Extemporaneous Painting and Poetry Literary salon

• Data: Friday 6th June

• • Afternoon Extemporaneous Painting and Poetry 15,30pm
    • Location: Eldorado Beach
    • Activities: Mindfulness: A practice of conscious breathing to find your center, by MEDSOS – Extemporaneous painting in collaboration with the Association Kest'art – Extemporaneous and Poetry Reading in collaboration with the Association In Ter Nos

• • Sera Stories of Sleeping Provinces 19,30:XNUMX p.m.
    • Location: Freedom Library
• Activities: Gianni Solla author of “The Notebook Thief” Einaudi  ed.

• • • Guests:
      • • Wanda Marasco, Italian writer, actress, director and teacher, always engaged in themes of great social and cultural relevance. She has received an award at the Campiello Prize, and several other awards and literary prizes. Already a finalist in 2015 and 2017, she is currently in the dozen of the Strega Prize 2025. Author of “With your back to this world” Neri Pozza ed.
        • Amedeo Colella Neapolitan writer, historian and humorist. Author of “Naples twice a day. Pills of Neapolitan philosophy to live everything with a light heart” Mondadori ed.

DAY V: The Awakening of the Sleeping Province

• Data: Saturday 7th June at 19,00pm
  • • Location: Churchyard of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Snow
    • Activities: Construction of the Gentile Province with boys and childrenin collaboration with the Kindness Movement
    • Associations Space: Presentation of the activities of the local associations
    • Guests of the Evening
      • Paolo Siani, pediatrician, former vice-president of the parliamentary commission for childhood and adolescence. Author of “Cyberbullying. A Little Manual to Protect and Guide the Digital Generation” Giannini and.
      • Paquito Catanzaro, actor and writer. Author of “The Faces of Courage” Raphael and.
• Impromptu Awards Ceremony

APPENDIX: The Awakening of the Sleeping Province with the FAITHFUL FRIENDS

• Data: Sunday 8th June – MORNING 10,00am
  • • Location: Kennedy Square
    • Activities: Dog show in collaboration with the ASD Torretta of Boscotrecase, the ADAAP Association (Association of the Disabled and Friends) of Poggiomarino, the New Mount Vesuvius Association of Trecase and the dog unit of the Guardia di Finanza.

NOTE: During the event the following writers will be available for a book signing:

1. John Taranto – “Bad faith”, Avagliano and.
2. Francesca Carlucci – “Beyond the Wind-Shaken Palms”, Pav ed.
3. Martian Vicidomini – "Lack", The Court and.
4. Anthony Cirillo – “You don't need time to live”, Duemme ed.
5. Louis Viviese – “La Genovese. The Queen of Neapolitan Cuisine”, Coppola ed.
6. Gaetano Panariello – “Nothing is left to chance for Police Chief De Francesco” Giuseppe de Nicola and.
7. Nunzia Montella – “Postscripts”, Giuseppe de Nicola ed.
8. Anna De Santis – “I don’t want to go out. The story of Manuel born twice”, Giuseppe de Nicola ed.
9. Livia Federico – “Ethan Venner has something to say”, Affiori ed.
10. Alessandro Russo – “Until blood do us part”, Leonidas and.
11. Antonella White – The Reverse of Faces”, Italic Pequod ed.
12. Salvatore Aulicino Mazzei and S. Salvatore Iorio – “Troisi Universe”, The Valley of Time ed.
13. Marianeve Casciello – “Wandering aimlessly”, The noises of the soul ed.
14. Anna D'Auria – “Nayef and Norah. Love is not silent”, Casasanremo and.
15. Massimo Marino – “Reactivating Paul of Tarsus”, Effatà and.
16. Migliaccio Providence – “The Storm in an Orgasm of Emotions”, Pluriversum ed.
17. Eugenio Alaio – “Isabela”, SBS ed.
18. Giulia Conte + AA.VV. – “Vagina Stories. It’s Not a Shit Book”, Utopia ed.

Thanks to:

• Press Office: Maria Pia Nocerino, journalist and author of "Spire" Rossini and.
• Mediapartner: LaProvinciaOnline – https://www.laprovinciaonline.info
• Social Media Manager: Davide Buono
• Associations and partners: the Michele Prisco Study Center, Stabia Chorus, Kest'Art, IN TER NOS, MEDSOS, the Costruiamo Gentilezza Movement, the ASD Torretta, the ADAAP Association (Association of the Disabled and Friends of Poggiomarino), the ASD New Mount Vesuvius, Arev-Od, the teachers and students of the De Chirico, Pitagora-Croce and Nobel high schools, Don Paolino Franzese, the canine unit of the Guardia di Finanza, Il Sole nursery school, the Municipal Administration of Torre Annunziata, Giuseppe de Nicola publisher.
• Technical Sponsors: Villa Astrea, Magmarè, Lido Eldorado, The flower of Pinto by Pinto Francesco, Muoio installations
• Sponsored by: Setaro Pasta Factory, Yma Milk & Yogurt, Gabetti Torre Annunziata Farm, Pompei Association Alliance, Pompei Rehabilitation Medical Center.

To contribute and support Writer's Week 2025 you can make a donation:

• FREEDOM ASSOCIATION IBAN: IE63SUMU99036511274287
• CANNAVAL FABIO IBAN: IT13T0303276490010000003391
  Causal: SD Writer Contribution 2025.
• At the Libertà Bookshop