Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Celebrates Spanish-Language Creators at the 2023 Guadalajara Book Fair
Wattpad sensations Ariana Godoy and Flor M. Salvador to headline panels and fan meet and greets at the 2023 Guadalajara Book Fair, showcasing their international success in publishing and entertainment
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios is an official sponsor of the 2023 Guadalajara Book Fair
GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO - November 17, 2023 - Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm for WEBTOON and Wattpad, is proud to announce its participation in the 2023 Guadalajara Book Fair. The fair will provide a platform for exciting panel showcases and exclusive meet and greets of Spanish-language author sensations, Ariana Godoy and Flor M. Salvador. Wattpad WEBTOON Studios is also an official sponsor of this year’s Book Fair.
Ariana Godoy
Ariana Godoy, the prolific Venezuelan-American author behind the beloved webnovel "A Través De Mi Ventana" ("Through My Window"), has captured the hearts of millions with her captivating storytelling. One of the most successful authors on Wattpad, Godoy’s work has amassed hundreds of million reads online. "A Través De Mi Ventana" ("Through My Window") has also been adapted into a hit film trilogy by Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Netflix Spain and Nostromo Pictures. Released in 2022, the first film in the series is one of Netflix’s all-time most-watched non-English language films.*
Godoy's impact extends far beyond her online presence, as her published novels have collectively sold over one million copies worldwide. With dedicated followers all over the world, fans can look forward to her next project with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios—a film adaptation of her Wattpad webnovel, "Sigue Mi Voz.”
*As of November 17, 2023, according to Netflix’s Global Top 10 list.
Flor M. Salvador
Flor M. Salvador, a medical student and accomplished author, is the mind behind the "Boulevard" tetralogy, a literary journey that has garnered over 97 million reads on Wattpad. This remarkable accomplishment has also caught the attention of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, where "Boulevard" is in development as a feature film.
Hailing from a southern island in Mexico, Salvador's writing journey began at the age of 15 on Wattpad. Since then Salvador has embarked on a mission to craft nostalgic scenarios that stir the emotions of her readers.
Book Fair Events & Timing
Ariana Godoy and Flor M. Salvador will be part of two panels on Sunday, December 3, at the 2023 Guadalajara Book Fair. The event details are as follows:
12:00PM: Panel featuring Ariana and Flor
2:00PM: Panel featuring Ariana and Flor
The panels will also feature up-and-coming Mexican Wattpad authors Dariana Xicohténcatl (“El aroma a lavanda”) and Kat Quezada (“¡No desconectes el Internet!”).
Additionally, these talented authors will host private, ticketed-only fan meet and greet sessions during the Book Fair.
Spanish-Language Success
Millions of Spanish-language readers and writers around the world come to Wattpad to find some of the most exciting new voices in fiction. Mexico specifically is one of the top ten largest communities on Wattpad. Wattpad has also held a partnership and imprint since 2020 with Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial to publish popular Spanish-language Wattpad stories in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Wattpad’s Spanish-speaking authors are constantly launching new titles and building fandoms across the globe, including Alex Mírez and author teensspirit whose respective webnovels "Perfectos Mentirosos" (130 million reads) and “Mala Influencia” (44 million reads) are in development for TV and film adaptations with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios; Argentina authors Santiago Speranza and Ludmila Ramis, whose novel “Éticamente hablando, te quiero” was published under the Wattpad and Penguin Random House joint imprint; and Venezuelan writer Marianna Leal, whose debut novel "As Long As You Love Me,” was published in September 2023 with the Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group.