Festival Letterario LGBTQI+ "Rainbook"

The 2025 edition of the Rainbook Festival reaffirms itself as a key event for inclusive literature, with a rich program spread across Sardinia. Organised by Baa Bà APS, an association committed to defending LGBTQIA+ rights, the festival promotes reading as a tool for dialogue, culture, and social change. Through meetings, debates, and book presentations, Rainbook continues to create spaces for discussion and sharing, involving authors, readers, and activists.

This year, the festival will host the second edition of the "Laura Grasso" Literary Prize, an award dedicated to inclusive narratives and open to both published and unpublished books. The prize aims to highlight stories that portray diversity, break down stereotypes, and offer new perspectives on contemporary society. The goal is to reward authors who, through their writing, contribute to building a more open and representative cultural landscape. The award ceremony will be one of the festival’s main events, giving participants the opportunity to discover the selected works and engage with the winning writers.

Rainbook 2025 stands out for its international reach. The festival will strengthen its ties with Twin Festivals, including prestigious European literary events such as those in Lyon and London. These collaborations will help expand the festival’s cultural network, fostering new opportunities for exchange between writers, publishers, and readers from different countries. Cooperation among these festivals represents a crucial step in promoting stories and narratives that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.

Another highlight of the 2025 edition is the presence of international guests. Among them, the Deputy Mayor of Paris will take part in a discussion on cultural policies and social inclusion in Europe. Alongside him, authors, artists, and publishing industry professionals will share their experiences and insights on the role of literature in driving social change. Inclusion will be at the heart of many discussions, with panels exploring how the publishing world can contribute to a fairer representation of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The festival will feature 30 events spread across different locations in Sardinia, transforming the island into a grand stage dedicated to books and culture. Book presentations, themed workshops, author meetings, public readings, and activities for children and families will be organised. With this widespread presence, Rainbook Festival aims to make literature accessible to everyone, bringing it even to smaller towns and engaging an increasingly diverse audience.

Among the most fascinating initiatives, the Literary Forest returns, an immersive experience that blends nature and storytelling. In this unique setting, participants can enjoy outdoor readings, engage in conversations with writers, and draw inspiration from artistic installations dedicated to literature. The Literary Forest is not just a meeting place between books and nature; it is also an opportunity to reflect on sustainability, ecology, and the relationship between humans and the environment. In this context, reading becomes a sensory and profound experience, creating connections between words and the surrounding landscape.

In addition to literary events, Rainbook 2025 will also feature performances and artistic showcases. Music, theater, and visual arts will intertwine with literature, creating multidisciplinary events designed to amplify the festival’s message of inclusion and openness. The fusion of different artistic languages will offer new forms of expression and attract a wider audience.

Another central aspect of the Rainbook Festival is its focus on new technologies and digital communication. The 2025 edition will leverage interactive tools and multimedia content to engage those who cannot physically attend the events. Streaming sessions, podcasts, and social media content will allow a broader community to take part in discussions and interact with the guests. The goal is to create an increasingly accessible festival, using digital resources to overcome geographical and social barriers.

The 2025 edition of the Rainbook Festival is set to be an unmissable event for literature lovers and supporters of LGBTQIA+ rights. It celebrates literature as a tool for personal and collective growth, fostering connections, breaking down barriers, and building a more inclusive future. For further details on the program and guest speakers, visit the festival’s official website.