CENAL brought girls and boys closer to the story of Caracas and Simón Bolívar

Published at: 14/10/2026 08:12 AM

The National Book Center (CENAL) promoted reading and oral storytelling activities in the temporary camps of the Liceo Agustín Aveledo, in Caracas, and Ezequiel Zamora, in Charallave, Miranda state, to bring girls and boys closer to national history through participatory stories and dynamics.

In Caracas, participants learned about the origin of emblematic corners of the capital through The first Caracas and its historic corners, written by Edgar Abreu and illustrated by Adriana Palencia, and published by the publisher The Dog and the Frog. In addition, the reading allowed us to explore urban memory and the traditions that are part of Caracas's identity, according to a note from the Ministry for Culture.

At the Ezequiel Zamora camp, the boys and girls enjoyed the story We Met the Liberator, by Onelia Pérez, part of the Youth Collection of the Simon Bolivar Study Center. The story recounts a boy's journey to the past, where he meets Simon Bolivar at key moments, including the Battle of Carabobo.

Based on this narrative, the participants imagined what it would be like to talk with El Libertador and get to know historical events up close.

With these initiatives, CENAL, an entity attached to the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture, seeks to bring books closer to communities and promote knowledge of national history.

Mazo News Team