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Anonymous Woman Donates Books to Schools in Milan
A woman anonymously bought all the books from a children's bookstore in Milan and donated them to schools, furthering a growing social movement.
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Italy
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Punta Alla LunaHoepliI BaffiAntigoneAlaska
Giovanna Maria FagnaniDaniela Nicolò
- How did the bookstore owners react?
- The bookstore owners were pleased and surprised by the woman's generous act. They expressed their hope that the movement will continue to inspire others.
- What is the "Svuota la vetrina" movement?
- The "Svuota la vetrina" (Empty the Window) movement, which started in Milan, involves people buying all the books in a bookstore's window display and donating them to schools or libraries. This was the eleventh such event in Italy.
- Where else has this movement taken place?
- The movement has spread across Italy, with similar events taking place in various cities including Bari, Bologna, Prato, and Pomigliano d'Arco.
- What happened at the "Punta alla luna" bookstore?
- A woman anonymously purchased all 155 books from the children's bookstore "Punta alla luna" in Milan, Italy. She did not take the books home; instead, she donated them to local schools.
- Who started the "Svuota la vetrina" movement and what was their goal?
- Daniela Nicolò initiated the movement after witnessing a similar act at the Hoepli bookstore in Milan, and her goal was to support independent bookstores.