I am thrilled to tell you that the launch and autographing event for the paperback of my book FAVELA, in Portuguese, took place on March 14 in the famous Livraria Travessa, in Rio de Janeiro.   It was like a huge party of old, new and future friends and colleagues from all walks of life, geographies and time periods going back to 1968.

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Me at the book launch

Me with my book

Photo of me signing book

From left to right: Eduardo Lessa (the translator); Renaud Leenhardt (a friend from 1968 on); Flavia Peixoto (from Dara NGO); a new friend and Denise Correa -the editor of Rio Books.

Me from back signing book for the parents of my Columbia University Student intern for the Mega-Cities Project.) Also Julia Michaels in green dress in the line (author and journalist)

Me and Denise with Filipe Lopes (representing Tainá de Paula, Rio Secretary of Environment and Climate); me with Photographer from Taina’s office;

Me seen from the back: facing me from left to right: Dani Engel Aduan (ArchiTraco) ; Professor from Federal University: Heloisa Coelho (RioVOluntairio) ; Wanda Engel Aduan (Brazilan Minister of Social Welfare); Professor from UFRJ.

Me with Sergio Magalhaes (Institute of Brazilian Architects, former Sec of Housing for Rio) and Rosana Lanzelotte (world renowned harpsichordist and founder of MusicaBrasilis)

Me with Wagner - the Founder of Basquete Cruzada- a social, cultural and educational project for youth

Me and Marilza Ferreira – my longtime friend and adventure traveler

Me and Itamar Silva – community leader in Santa Marta, journalist and NGO activist

Me and Denise, Rio Books