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On December 14 [personal profile] wakanomori shared a Guardian article with me about Joaquim Melo, the 64-year-old owner of a remarkable bookstore in Manaus, the largest city in the Amazon. The bookstore, Banca do Largo,
serves as a refuge for Amazonian writers and activists alike, pushing to protect the region from exploitation.​ By promoting local literature, particularly works by Indigenous writers, Melo believes he can help spread new ideas about societal organisation and the environment that are different f...
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Published on January 11, 2023 07:40
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CarolineFromConcord Very cool guy.


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Francesca Forrest CarolineFromConcord wrote: "Very cool guy."

Yes, just radiating good vibes--interest in the world, friendliness toward people, and concern for his region.


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