The Planet is out of balance. Climate disruption is one of the biggest crises humanity is facing, requiring a profound transformation of the way we live. All business models need to be rethought, and the book industry is no exception. A clinical look at the value chain is fundamental at a time when carbon neutrality is imperative for all. How can books contribute to this planetary mission while reinforcing the power of people? We are more than 8 billion voices inhabiting this planet. Thousands and thousands remain unheard. Silenced by the force of intolerance and the power of prejudice. Books are powerful antidotes but they can gain even more strength. Exploring the path of representation is one of the great journeys on the table, not only of those who lead the way, but also of those who write and read. Will books be able to transform our world towards the SDGs?

In its early days, education served the purpose of preparing citizens to participate in public life. Today, the mission is monumental: how can it prepare us to navigate in a rapidly changing world, with enormous challenges at a global scale? The strictly cognitive view is now being asked to embrace a more holistic view of the world and the individual. On the digital waves, we are witnessing the emergence of new platforms, formats, and reading methods that are increasingly taking the place of physical books, residents, per excellence, of the classroom. We are now looking at new spaces of education, new ways of teaching and learning, which are breaking with the educational models we have always known. How can the book industry leverage this transformation and grant us the passport to the world?