The Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles is a Belgian institution that provides services in education, culture, sports, youth, and justice, funded through federal tax revenues and engaged in global collaborations. Within this framework, the General Service for Literature and Books (Service général des Lettres et du Livre) plays a pivotal role in supporting the literary and book sectors. The Service du Livre, a component of the General Service for Literature and Books, is dedicated to implementing policies for the book industry and providing support to various stakeholders in the book chain, excluding literature. Since 1990, measures have been established in the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles to protect the book as a cultural industry from the effects of free market competition, thereby promoting diversity and quality in editorial production. Ensuring the widest possible public access to books through various distribution channels, both commercial and non-commercial, is also a key objective. The Service du Livre offers support to independent bookstores, Belgian publishing houses, and professional associations, including interest-free loans and subsidies for activities such as literary events, professional training, and bibliographic tools. Additionally, the Service du Livre coordinates the Contract for the Book Sector, a framework agreement that mobilizes professional federations and government bodies to establish a comprehensive policy for the promotion of the book sector both within the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles and internationally. (livre.cfwb.be ) The Reading Plan (Plan Lecture) is an initiative launched in 2015 by the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles to enhance reading skills and French language proficiency among children aged 0-18. Comprising 30 measures, the plan aims to reintegrate reading into the core of educational and cultural concerns. Key components include initial and continuing training for educators, integrating children's literature into educational practices, developing tools to raise awareness about the importance of reading, and fostering partnerships between stakeholders in education and culture. The plan addresses concerning findings regarding reading and language proficiency, such as language delays in young children and declining reading performance among students. It is part of the Pact for Excellence in Education and seeks to place reading at the heart of learning and cultural practices, recognizing its essential role in individual development and societal well-being. Objectif plumes is a portal dedicated to Belgian literature, offering information on nearly 8,000 authors and their works in general literature, children's literature, and comics. The platform provides reading suggestions, news, an agenda of literary events, and resources for educators seeking to introduce Francophone Belgian authors to their students. Objectif plumes serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in Francophone Belgian literature and regional languages. (livre.cfwb.be ) The Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles also offers programs to promote regional languages and cultures in educational settings. For instance, the "Langues et Cultures régionales en classe" initiative provides animations and workshops for students, led by experts in regional languages such as Walloon and Picard. These programs aim to raise awareness and appreciation of regional linguistic heritage among students of various age groups. (livre.cfwb.be ) Through these initiatives and services, the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a vibrant literary culture, supporting the book industry, and promoting language proficiency and regional linguistic heritage among its citizens.
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