The province of Córdoba in Argentina has allocated 550 million pesos to buy 50,000 books from 27 local publishers. This initiative aims to support the regional publishing industry and increase the availability of printed materials in educational institutions. The books will be distributed to secondary schools, teacher training institutes, and local education coordination centers. According to the Provincial Reading Plan, the acquisition includes 28,000 literary titles for 900 secondary schools, 10,000 copies for teacher training institutes, and 12,000 volumes focused on language and mathematics education. The operation also includes books from a literary prize, donations, and the Córdoba Culture Agency. The initiative is part of a renewed policy to purchase locally produced editorial content, addressing a lack of national support for educational materials. Governor Martín Llaryora emphasized the importance of returning to printed materials for annotation and engagement, highlighting Córdoba's dynamic editorial industry. The funding also includes books from the Córdoba Library and a donation of 7,700 volumes from Editorial Comunicarte. The provincial government stated that the initiative responds to a three-year absence of national shipments of pedagogical materials to secondary schools in Córdoba. The books will be used to enhance learning and provide students and educators with quality resources. The acquisition includes a variety of genres and subjects, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. The initiative also supports local publishers by creating a stable market for their products, which can help sustain the publishing industry in the region. This effort reflects Córdoba’s commitment to education and cultural development. By investing in local publishing, the province hopes to foster a reading culture and improve the quality of education in its schools. The initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on the availability and diversity of educational materials in the region.