In its commitment to culture and the promotion of Cuban and universal literature, this Monday, the José Martí National Library of Cuba dressed up to pay tribute to one of the greatest bibliographers and researchers in the cultural field, Tomás Fernández Robaina, by inaugurating on its premises the bookstore that bears his name.
This project, which has been a cherished dream for some time, seeks to become an effective channel for the dissemination of publications, both physical and virtual, including magazines, bulletins and books, said Omar Valiño, director of the Library.
During the inaugural event, the director emphasized that the Ediciones Bachiller team has worked hard to prepare a welcoming and attractive environment for visitors, in the midst of an International Book Fair that shines in spite of the complex circumstances in which it is taking place.
This bookstore, which will be an enriched space for lovers of literature, will also foster interest among new generations in the great figure that was Tomasito: a passionate defender of social justice and a tireless cultural promoter.
Throughout his 83 years, his voice resounded with the firm purpose of sharing his nation's cultural legacy and stimulating the spiritual growth of new generations. His legacy extends through fundamental works such as El negro en Cuba: 1902-1985 and Hablen paleros y santeros, which address, with depth and rigor, the Afro-Cuban identity and the racial debate on the island.
