Question 1

What is Plataforma9?

Accepted Answer

Plataforma9 is a journalistic and publishing initiative that publishes non-fiction articles and pocket books in several languages ​​(Portuguese, English, Spanish, Indonesian, Persian) and distributes them globally. In addition to the online publisher, Plataforma9 offers editorial services such as editing, formatting, translation, consulting, and media literacy training.Plataforma9 means 'platform 9', it is always written without a space between the word and the number, and is pronounced: plah-tah-FOR-mah NAW-vee.

Question 2

Is Plataforma9 related to the Portuguese Platform 9 or to Harry Potter's Platform 9¾?

Accepted Answer

No. Despite the coincidence in name, Plataforma9 has no connection to the Harry Potter universe or the Portuguese portal of the same name.Our name comes from the first article we published in 2019, where overpass (passarela) 9 in Maré, Rio de Janeiro, served as an observation point to cover the violent dispersal of the Cracolândia area by the police.Plataforma9 has become a symbol of our starting point – observing and analyzing the world from places that are often ignored, and giving visibility to what is systematically erased.We also have no connection with the Brazilian IT company Plataforma Nove.

Question 3

Who owns Plataforma9?

Accepted Answer

Plataforma9 was created and is directed by Mirna Wabi-Sabi, a writer, editor, and journalist.The project is independent, without ties to political parties, media companies, or large publishing groups.In addition to Mirna, Plataforma9 collaborates with an international network of authors, photographers, and researchers who participate in editorial and journalistic projects.

Question 4

What payment methods are available on the Plataforma9 website?

Accepted Answer

We accept:Bank slip (Boleto),Brazilian credit and debit cards,PayPalPIXWe only accept Brazilian credit cards.International customers are encouraged to use PayPal. Please contact us if you have any questions about payment or would like to know more about alternatives.

Question 5

Is it possible to change the language and currency on the Plataforma9 website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At the top right of the pages, there are two dropdown menus – one for changing the language to English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and another for changing currencies. The currency menu only becomes visible when cookies are accepted at the bottom of the page.

Question 6

What is Plataforma9's Privacy Policy?

Accepted Answer

Plataforma9 respects European personal data protection laws – GDPR. You can at any time request to access, edit, or remove your data from our records. Plataforma9 also does not share or sell personal data of clients or partners to other companies, individuals, or corporations.

Question 7

What kind of books do you publish?

Accepted Answer

P9 publishing house, affiliated with Plataforma9, publishes non-fiction paperback books, focusing on progressive politics, environmentalism, social justice, mini-anthologies of political articles, and critical reflection texts.The books are designed to be portable (smartphone-sized), for reading anywhere. But we also have larger photography books, such as Seeds and Tales.Most P9 books are multilingual, meaning there is more than one language in each edition.

Question 8

In which languages ​​and markets are the books available?

Accepted Answer

The books are available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Indonesian, and Persian. They are sold in several countries, including Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Indonesia.In Brazil, distribution is handled from our headquarters in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. In the rest of the world, distribution is handled through partner distributors. These distributors can be found on the map on the main page of the website. It is also possible to place international orders on this website, platform9p9.com, for the USA, UK, European Union, and Australia.

Question 9

How can I buy a book or access the catalog?

Accepted Answer

You can access the Store section on the Plataforma9 website to see the available multilingual paperback books. You can also buy them in physical or online bookstores listed on the map on the main page. There is also the option of digital books (e-books) for some titles.

Question 10

What are the terms and conditions for delivery, exchange, or refund?

Accepted Answer

Deliveries are estimated to take around 3 weeks.The website confirms receipt of the order, payment, and shipping within one week.There are no exchanges, but you can contact us to inquire about refunds or report delivery problems.

Question 11

What editorial services do you offer and what is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Text editingTranslationFormatting of interior and cover filesGraphic productionEditorial consultingText production (writing, etc.)Media literacy and Word coursesIf you are interested in these services, please contact us via the Contact page to learn more.

Question 12

How can I get in touch or request more information?

Accepted Answer

You can access the Contact page in the footer of the website.Our email address is plataforma9p9@pm.meOr you can contact us through social media.

Question 13

Can I submit an article or book proposal for publication?

Accepted Answer

Plataforma9 is an editorial and journalistic initiative – you can send an email via "Contact" with your proposal (topic, format, target audience) to introduce your project. Email us also to learn more about the content submission formatting standards.

Question 14

What is the editorial focus or target audience of Plataforma9?

Accepted Answer

The focus is on non-fiction with a critical perspective, addressing topics such as progressive politics, media literacy, culture, the environment, technology, society, and diversity.The target audience includes readers engaged in critical thinking, cultural movements, academics, communication professionals, and readers seeking concise (pocket-sized) and thought-provoking publications. Many of our readers are interested in foreign languages ​​and speak more than one language.

FAQ ◣ Perguntas frequentes

What is Plataforma9?

Is Plataforma9 related to the Portuguese Platform 9 or to Harry Potter's Platform 9¾?

Who owns Plataforma9?

What payment methods are available on the Plataforma9 website?

Is it possible to change the language and currency on the Plataforma9 website?

What is Plataforma9's Privacy Policy?

What kind of books do you publish?

In which languages and markets are the books available?

How can I buy a book or access the catalog?

What are the terms and conditions for delivery, exchange, or refund?

What editorial services do you offer and what is the cost?

How can I get in touch or request more information?

Can I submit an article or book proposal for publication?

What is the editorial focus or target audience of Plataforma9?

obrigada ◣ thank you

FAQ ◣ Perguntas frequentes

What is Plataforma9?

Is Plataforma9 related to the Portuguese Platform 9 or to Harry Potter's Platform 9¾?

Who owns Plataforma9?

What payment methods are available on the Plataforma9 website?

Is it possible to change the language and currency on the Plataforma9 website?

What is Plataforma9's Privacy Policy?

What kind of books do you publish?

In which languages ​​and markets are the books available?

How can I buy a book or access the catalog?

What are the terms and conditions for delivery, exchange, or refund?

What editorial services do you offer and what is the cost?

How can I get in touch or request more information?

Can I submit an article or book proposal for publication?

What is the editorial focus or target audience of Plataforma9?

obrigada ◣ thank you

In which languages and markets are the books available?