37ème Salon du livre d'Hermillon

Author meetings, book signings and conferences, exhibitions and events: for two days, literature takes up residence in the Maurienne and is open to all. The Salon du livre d'Hermillon was created in 1989 by Josiane Julliard, then in charge of the library, with the support of the Mayor at the time, Léopold Durbet, with the aim of introducing the people of Hermillon and the surrounding area to the wealth of local literature being written and published. The impetus of recent years and the new partnerships established have enabled the Salon to open up to a fruitful theme: From terroir to universal. "Terroir", because most popular novels are nourished by roots deeply rooted in a land and a memory, to give birth to writing that is strong because it is simple and direct. "Universal", because it is in a spirit of discovery and universality that the current team pursues its action. Today, the Salon is organized around a number of themes: - The Rosine Perrier Literary Prize is awarded to a work of French-language fiction rooted in the region. - The Prix de lecture à haute voix Charles Maly is awarded to a student from Savoie or Haute-Savoie who reads all or part of an author's text, or a text written by him or her, in the presence of the prize jury. - The Short Story Competition Prize. A delegation of local authors present their works on the Savoie and Maurienne regions, ensuring that the historical and literary memory of the region is preserved, as well as its cultural dynamism. Catering by reservation on 04 79 59 64 82 or salon@latourenmaurienne.fr