The Pirelli Foundation and #ioleggoperché on How Reading Can Change Everything
As part of BookCity Milano, and to mark the tenth anniversary of #ioleggoperché – the national programme promoted by the Italian Publishers Association (AIE) in support of school libraries – Pirelli and the Pirelli Foundation have reaffirmed their commitment to encouraging reading among the young. At the Pirelli Auditorium, inside the company’s headquarters, a special event was held for primary and secondary schools, featuring the presentation of the documentary Leggere può cambiare tutto. Dieci anni di #ioleggoperché (“Reading Can Change Everything: Ten Years of #ioleggoperché”), a tribute to the value of libraries and the transformative power of reading at school.
The event was hosted by Sara Zambotti, a well-known Italian radio presenter, who guided the students through an engaging conversation on the power of stories as a force for change. The guest of honour was the writer and journalist Luigi Garlando, who spoke about how books can become tools for growth and connection, highlighting the importance of expanding school libraries and building communities around reading.
Also taking part were Antonio Calabrò, director of the Pirelli Foundation, Innocenzo Cipolletta, president of AIE, and Luca Formenton, president of BookCity Milano, who explored the role of reading as a driver of cultural and civic development. After their contributions, the floor was given to the true protagonists of the event – the boys and girls themselves – who shared their favourite titles, discussed their best-loved genres and authors, and spoke about their own experiences. It was a moment of interaction and inspiration, where the voices and enthusiasm of the young readers brought the event to life.
As part of BookCity Milano, and to mark the tenth anniversary of #ioleggoperché – the national programme promoted by the Italian Publishers Association (AIE) in support of school libraries – Pirelli and the Pirelli Foundation have reaffirmed their commitment to encouraging reading among the young. At the Pirelli Auditorium, inside the company’s headquarters, a special event was held for primary and secondary schools, featuring the presentation of the documentary Leggere può cambiare tutto. Dieci anni di #ioleggoperché (“Reading Can Change Everything: Ten Years of #ioleggoperché”), a tribute to the value of libraries and the transformative power of reading at school.
The event was hosted by Sara Zambotti, a well-known Italian radio presenter, who guided the students through an engaging conversation on the power of stories as a force for change. The guest of honour was the writer and journalist Luigi Garlando, who spoke about how books can become tools for growth and connection, highlighting the importance of expanding school libraries and building communities around reading.
Also taking part were Antonio Calabrò, director of the Pirelli Foundation, Innocenzo Cipolletta, president of AIE, and Luca Formenton, president of BookCity Milano, who explored the role of reading as a driver of cultural and civic development. After their contributions, the floor was given to the true protagonists of the event – the boys and girls themselves – who shared their favourite titles, discussed their best-loved genres and authors, and spoke about their own experiences. It was a moment of interaction and inspiration, where the voices and enthusiasm of the young readers brought the event to life.
