schoolteachers, principals, counselors, and others who work in the field of education are also eligible for book vouchers - along with the book displays, various forms of entertainment are put on including workshops, exhibitions, cultural performances, and autograph signings held by popular authors.

it is also a time to recognize students that have achieved during the year. for instance, in 2013 a small ceremony was held to celebrate students who attended the brazilian olympiad of astronomy and astronautics.

in november, guitarists and vocalists from all over brazil gather in maricá for festival nacional de voz e violão, the national festival of voice and guitar where they compete by entering originally composed songs.